Einar Jolin (1890–1976)
What is Einar Jolin’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 461 auction results for Einar Jolin at 24 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,313 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,586–$11,060, n=38). The auction record is $191,435 for Cirkus (2026, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cirkus | Olja på duk | $191,435 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 2 | Motiv fran Venedig | Oil/canvas | $60,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 3 | I cirkusmanegen, 1917 | Pannå | $46,967 | Bukowskis | Apr 2016 |
| 4 | Liggande modell, 1916 | Duk | $38,466 | Bukowskis | May 2021 |
| 5 | Ryttare på Djurgården, 1932 | Duk | $34,624 | Bukowskis | May 2024 |
| 6 | Bandyspelare, 1955 | Duk | $25,243 | Bukowskis | May 2021 |
| 7 | Gladiolus | Oil/canvas | $25,000 | Bukowskis | Apr 1994 |
| 8 | Utsikt mot Riddarholmen, 1961 | Duk | $21,438 | Bukowskis | Apr 2014 |
| 9 | Utsikt från Södermalm, 1936 | Duk | $20,587 | Bukowskis | May 2024 |
| 10 | Nature morte, 1919 | Duk | $20,105 | Bukowskis | Nov 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 59 | $10,924 |
| Other | 12 | $4,612 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $2,225 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 47 | $11,282 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $4,005 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 461 results from 24 houses · How we compute these figures
Einar Jolin is a Swedish artist with 509 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,148. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Einar Jolin sold in 2026 for $2,748, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Einar Jolin on OpeningBid →What is a Einar Jolin work worth?
Across 400 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Einar Jolin work is $2,148.
The median Einar Jolin painting sells for $3,634 across 273 lots.
The median Einar Jolin print sells for $72 across 92 lots.
The median Einar Jolin work on paper sells for $1,143 across 55 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Einar Jolin paintings typically sell for $2,148–$12,250 (the middle half of 129 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Einar Jolin prints typically sell for $46–$104 (the middle half of 86 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 103 | $72‡ | $1,594‡ | 89.3% | 2026-09-06 |
| Paintings | 333 | $3,634†‡ | $191,435 | 82% | 2026-05-30 |
| Works on Paper | 66 | $1,143†‡ | $17,500 | 83.3% | 2026-08-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,148† | $1,148† | 50% | 2012-06-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $38,466†‡ | $191,435 | — | 2026-05-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Einar Jolin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (103 lots) median $72 with 89.3% sell-through. Paintings (333 lots) median $3,634, record $191,435. A typical Einar Jolin painting sells for around 50× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 19 lots) the median is $38,466.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $46–$213‡ | $92‡ | $282‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 86 | $46–$104‡ | $72‡ | $1,594‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 69 | $1,218–$4,005†‡ | $1,876†‡ | $16,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 129 | $2,148–$12,250†‡ | $4,977†‡ | $60,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $12,921–$54,415‡ | $28,505‡ | $191,435 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $671–$4,108†‡ | $1,668†‡ | $17,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $507–$1,197‡ | $723‡ | $5,211‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $191,435 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $154,659‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $17,500 |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $15,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,594‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,342‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $1,148† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Einar Jolin worth?
Across 400 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Einar Jolin work is $2,148. The median Einar Jolin painting sells for $3,634 across 273 lots. The median Einar Jolin print sells for $72 across 92 lots. The median Einar Jolin work on paper sells for $1,143 across 55 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Einar Jolin paintings typically sell for $2,148–$12,250 (the middle half of 129 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Einar Jolin prints typically sell for $46–$104 (the middle half of 86 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Einar Jolin painting?
Based on 273 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Einar Jolin painting is $3,634. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Einar Jolin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Einar Jolin painting is $191,435.
What is the average price of a Einar Jolin print?
Based on 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Einar Jolin print is $72. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Einar Jolin's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Einar Jolin print is $1,594. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Einar Jolin work on paper?
Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Einar Jolin work on paper is $1,143. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Einar Jolin's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Einar Jolin work on paper is $17,500.
What is the average price of a medium Einar Jolin painting?
Based on 129 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Einar Jolin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,977, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium Einar Jolin print?
Based on 86 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Einar Jolin print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $72, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Einar Jolin's auction record?
Einar Jolin's auction record is $191,435, set in 2026.
See the full Einar Jolin record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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