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# Eric Grate (1896–1983)

## What is Eric Grate’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 91 auction results for Eric Grate at 5 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,275 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,590–$21,910, n=12). The auction record is $49,458 for Amasonpistill (2024, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amasonpistill, 1931 | Brons | $49,458 | Bukowskis | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Dansande fetisch, 1953 | Brons | $42,324 | Bukowskis | May 2025 |
| 3 | Amasonpistill | Brons | $38,715 | Bukowskis | Nov 2018 |
| 4 | "Kristaller och fasetter" | Duk | $36,591 | Bukowskis | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Vandraren | Bronze | $24,000 | Bukowskis | Apr 1994 |
| 6 | Vandraren, 1931 | Brons | $22,020 | Bukowskis | Nov 2022 |
| 7 | Dansande fetisch, 1953 | Brons | $17,081 | Bukowskis | Nov 2017 |
| 8 | Fågeldemonen, circa 1946 | Brons | $17,016 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 9 | Utan titel | Brons | $16,001 | Bukowskis | May 2025 |
| 10 | Faun och Nymf | Bronze | $15,500 | Bukowskis | Apr 1994 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 26 | $5,581 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $8,509 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $3,233 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 91 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Eric Grate is a Swedish artist with 123 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $3,743. 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 Eric Grate sold in 2026 for $17,016, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Eric Grate work worth?

Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eric Grate work is $3,743.

The median Eric Grate sculpture sells for $5,162 across 78 lots.

The median Eric Grate work on paper sells for $131 across 4 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Eric Grate sculptures typically sell for $1,316–$5,962 (the middle half of 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 4 | $131‡ | $138‡ | — | 2024-11-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 92 | $5,162‡ | $49,458 | 84.8% | 2026-05-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $42,324 | $49,458 | — | 2025-05-20 |

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

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $1,316–$5,962‡ | $3,233‡ | $28,250‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $4,194–$19,441‡ | $8,509‡ | $49,458 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $49,458 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $42,324 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $138‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $138‡ |

‡ 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 Eric Grate worth?

Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eric Grate work is $3,743. The median Eric Grate sculpture sells for $5,162 across 78 lots. The median Eric Grate work on paper sells for $131 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Eric Grate sculptures typically sell for $1,316–$5,962 (the middle half of 28 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 Eric Grate sculpture?

Based on 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eric Grate sculpture is $5,162. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Eric Grate's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Eric Grate sculpture is $49,458.

### What is the average price of a small Eric Grate sculpture?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Eric Grate sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,233, 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 medium Eric Grate sculpture?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Eric Grate sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,509, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Eric Grate's auction record?

Eric Grate's auction record is $49,458, set in 2024.

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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, “Eric Grate auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/eric-grate (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.