Eric Hallström (1893–1946)
Eric Hallström is a Swedish artist with 173 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $798. 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 Hallström sold in 2026 for $1,628, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eric Hallström work is $798.
The median Eric Hallström painting sells for $814 across 61 lots.
The median Eric Hallström work on paper sells for $590 across 22 lots.
The median Eric Hallström print sells for $738 across 8 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Eric Hallström paintings typically sell for $646–$1,881 (the middle half of 35 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 | 8 | $738†‡ | $12,916† | — | 2024-05-28 |
| Paintings | 106 | $814†‡ | $26,000 | 57.5% | 2024-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $590‡ | $9,000 | 73.3% | 2025-05-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $4,592† | $4,592† | 50% | 2012-06-12 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $18,000† | $26,000 | — | 2012-06-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Eric Hallström's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $738. Paintings (106 lots) median $814, record $26,000. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $18,000.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $271–$719†‡ | $436†‡ | $1,031‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $646–$1,881†‡ | $1,324†‡ | $26,000 |
† 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) | 6 | $219–$390‡ | $293‡ | $8,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $507–$6,588‡ | $720‡ | $8,000 |
‡ 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 | 1993 | $26,000 |
| Paintings | 1994 | $24,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $12,916† |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $9,000 |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $8,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $6,602† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $4,592† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Eric Hallström worth?
Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eric Hallström work is $798. The median Eric Hallström painting sells for $814 across 61 lots. The median Eric Hallström work on paper sells for $590 across 22 lots. The median Eric Hallström print sells for $738 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Eric Hallström paintings typically sell for $646–$1,881 (the middle half of 35 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 Hallström painting?
Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eric Hallström painting is $814. 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 Hallström's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eric Hallström painting is $26,000.
What is the average price of a Eric Hallström work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eric Hallström work on paper is $590. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Eric Hallström's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eric Hallström work on paper is $9,000.
What is the average price of a medium Eric Hallström painting?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Eric Hallström painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,324, 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 small Eric Hallström painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Eric Hallström painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $436, 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 Hallström's auction record?
Eric Hallström's auction record is $26,000, set in 1993.
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