Eric H. Olson (1909–1996)
What is Eric H. Olson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 93 auction results for Eric H. Olson at 13 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,765 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,478–$3,191, n=9). The auction record is $8,078 for Optochromi-TL3 (2022, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Optochromi-TL3 | Glas | $8,078 | Bukowskis | May 2022 |
| 2 | Optochromi | Glas | $7,212 | Bukowskis | May 2021 |
| 3 | Polarised Sculpture No. 577, 1909 | Acrylic paint | $6,248 | Christie's | Sep 2010 |
| 4 | Optochromi | Glas | $6,010 | Bukowskis | May 2021 |
| 5 | Utan titel, 1955 | Trärelief | $5,849 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 6 | Optochromi J-3 | Glas | $5,147 | Bukowskis | May 2024 |
| 7 | Optochromi- HSH-1 | Glas | $3,847 | Bukowskis | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Optochromi | Glas | $3,256 | Bukowskis | Nov 2020 |
| 9 | Optochromi - F13/M62 | Glas | $3,191 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 10 | Optochromi, 1978 | Glas | $3,114 | Bukowskis | Nov 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 15 | $3,114 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $3,114 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 93 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Eric H. Olson is a Scandinavian artist with 90 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $2,389. 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 H. Olson sold in 2026 for $2,552, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Eric H. Olson on OpeningBid →What is a Eric H. Olson work worth?
Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eric H. Olson work is $2,389.
The median Eric H. Olson sculpture sells for $2,943 across 29 lots.
The median Eric H. Olson painting sells for $1,119 across 14 lots.
The median Eric H. Olson print sells for $75 across 11 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 | 11 | $75‡ | $3,118‡ | — | 2025-03-12 |
| Paintings | 17 | $1,119‡ | $1,649 | 82.4% | 2025-11-30 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $340‡ | $340‡ | — | 2017-04-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 30 | $2,943†‡ | $8,362‡ | 96.7% | 2026-05-20 |
| Photography | 6 | $186‡ | $186‡ | 16.7% | 2013-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $8,280‡ | $9,382‡ | — | 2024-05-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Eric H. Olson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $75. Paintings (17 lots) median $1,119, record $1,649. A typical Eric H. Olson painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $8,280.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $28–$54‡ | $32‡ | $140‡ |
‡ 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) | 8 | $305–$1,194‡ | $723‡ | $1,592‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $2,408–$4,557†‡ | $2,943†‡ | $7,212 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $8,362‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $7,212 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $3,118‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $2,551‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,649 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,592‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $340‡ |
| Photography | 2013 | $186‡ |
‡ 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 Eric H. Olson worth?
Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eric H. Olson work is $2,389. The median Eric H. Olson sculpture sells for $2,943 across 29 lots. The median Eric H. Olson painting sells for $1,119 across 14 lots. The median Eric H. Olson print sells for $75 across 11 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 H. Olson sculpture?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eric H. Olson sculpture is $2,943. 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 Eric H. Olson's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eric H. Olson sculpture is $8,362. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Eric H. Olson painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eric H. Olson painting is $1,119. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Eric H. Olson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eric H. Olson painting is $1,649.
What is the average price of a Eric H. Olson print?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eric H. Olson print is $75. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Eric H. Olson's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eric H. Olson print is $3,118. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Eric H. Olson sculpture?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Eric H. Olson sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,943, 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 Eric H. Olson's auction record?
Eric H. Olson's auction record is $9,382, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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