Einar Nerman (1888–1983)
Einar Nerman is a Swedish artist with 173 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $224. 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 Nerman is recorded as sold in 2026 for $289; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Einar Nerman on OpeningBid →What is a Einar Nerman work worth?
Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Einar Nerman work is $224.
The median Einar Nerman work on paper sells for $152 across 48 lots.
The median Einar Nerman print sells for $44 across 44 lots.
The median Einar Nerman painting sells for $316 across 34 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Einar Nerman work on papers typically sell for $93–$432 (the middle half of 44 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Einar Nerman prints typically sell for $32–$80 (the middle half of 39 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 | 51 | $44‡ | $2,963‡ | 86.3% | 2026-08-01 |
| Paintings | 35 | $316‡ | $1,632‡ | 97.1% | 2026-08-01 |
| Works on Paper | 52 | $152‡ | $3,962‡ | 92.3% | 2026-07-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $1,632‡ | $3,962‡ | — | 2025-11-22 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Einar Nerman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (51 lots) median $44 with 86.3% sell-through. Paintings (35 lots) median $316, record $1,632. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Einar Nerman painting sells for around 7.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $1,632.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $32–$80‡ | $46‡ | $2,963‡ |
‡ 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) | 22 | $152–$432‡ | $316‡ | $1,632‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $208–$582‡ | $294‡ | $802‡ |
‡ 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) | 44 | $93–$432‡ | $148‡ | $3,962‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $3,962‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,963‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,872‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $1,632‡ |
| Paintings | 2009 | $1,265‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $946‡ |
‡ 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 Nerman worth?
Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Einar Nerman work is $224. The median Einar Nerman work on paper sells for $152 across 48 lots. The median Einar Nerman print sells for $44 across 44 lots. The median Einar Nerman painting sells for $316 across 34 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Einar Nerman work on papers typically sell for $93–$432 (the middle half of 44 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Einar Nerman prints typically sell for $32–$80 (the middle half of 39 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 Nerman work on paper?
Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Einar Nerman work on paper is $152. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Einar Nerman's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Einar Nerman work on paper is $3,962. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Einar Nerman print?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Einar Nerman print is $44. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Einar Nerman's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Einar Nerman print is $2,963. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Einar Nerman painting?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Einar Nerman painting is $316. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Einar Nerman's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Einar Nerman painting is $1,632. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Einar Nerman work on paper?
Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Einar Nerman work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $148, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Einar Nerman print?
Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Einar Nerman print (small (under 50 cm)) is $46, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Einar Nerman's auction record?
Einar Nerman's auction record is $3,962, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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