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# Ellen Trotzig (1878–1949)

## What is Ellen Trotzig’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Ellen Trotzig at 8 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,329 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,522–$4,196, n=5). The auction record is $5,791 for View from Vik, Skåne (2026, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | View from Vik, Skåne | Olja på duk | $5,791 | Bukowskis | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Vy från Vik mot Stenshuvud, 1924 | Olja på duk | $4,196 | Bukowskis | Dec 2024 |
| 3 | Vy från Vik mot Stenshuvud | Olja på duk | $3,329 | Bukowskis | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Utsikt från Baskebacken(?), circa 1940 | Olja på duk | $2,522 | Bukowskis | Aug 2026 |
| 5 | Den gamla pilen | Oil on canvas | $1,610 | Bruun Rasmussen | Jan 2009 |
| 6 | ELLEN TROTZIG. Landskap med hus. | Olja på duk | $1,468 | Stockholms Auktionsverk | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Landskap med vattendrag, 1944 | Olja på duk | $1,247 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | Oct 2026 |
| 8 | ELLEN TROTZIG. Landsväg med hus., 1939 | Olja på duk | $1,125 | Stockholms Auktionsverk | Mar 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $2,925 |


Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ellen Trotzig is a Swedish artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,515. 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 Ellen Trotzig sold in 2026 for $2,522, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ellen Trotzig work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ellen Trotzig work is $1,515.

The median Ellen Trotzig painting sells for $1,701 across 26 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ellen Trotzig paintings typically sell for $1,409–$2,859 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $1,701†‡ | $19,280‡ | 92.9% | 2026-08-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $574–$1,318‡ | $919‡ | $2,522 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $1,409–$2,859†‡ | $1,833†‡ | $6,500† |

† 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 | 2025 | $19,280‡ |
| Paintings | 1996 | $6,500† |

† 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 Ellen Trotzig worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ellen Trotzig work is $1,515. The median Ellen Trotzig painting sells for $1,701 across 26 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ellen Trotzig paintings typically sell for $1,409–$2,859 (the middle half of 20 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 Ellen Trotzig painting?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ellen Trotzig painting is $1,701. 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 Ellen Trotzig's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ellen Trotzig painting is $19,280. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Ellen Trotzig painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ellen Trotzig painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,833, 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 Ellen Trotzig's auction record?

Ellen Trotzig's auction record is $19,280, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ellen Trotzig auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ellen-trotzig (updated 2026-11-02).

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.