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# Einar Jolin (1890–1976)

## What is Einar Jolin’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 59 | $10,924 |
| Other | 12 | $4,612 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $2,225 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Einar Jolin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/einar-jolin (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.