Eric Johansson (1896–1979)
Eric Johansson is a Swedish artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $719. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Eric Johansson is recorded as sold in 2025 for $794; 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 Eric Johansson on OpeningBid →What is a Eric Johansson work worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eric Johansson work is $719.
The median Eric Johansson work on paper sells for $779 across 42 lots.
The median Eric Johansson print sells for $371 across 16 lots.
The median Eric Johansson painting sells for $1,810 across 8 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Eric Johansson work on papers typically sell for $545–$2,099 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 17 | $371‡ | $1,797‡ | 94.1% | 2025-05-31 |
| Paintings | 8 | $1,810‡ | $11,022‡ | — | 2019-06-01 |
| Works on Paper | 43 | $779‡ | $8,626‡ | 97.7% | 2026-06-06 |
| Photography | 2 | $443‡ | $575‡ | — | 2018-03-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $9,813‡ | $11,022‡ | — | 2018-03-05 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Eric Johansson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $371 with 94.1% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $1,810, record $11,022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Eric Johansson painting sells for around 4.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $9,813.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $168–$765‡ | $359‡ | $1,797‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,690–$8,969‡ | $2,462‡ | $11,022‡ |
‡ 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) | 34 | $545–$2,099‡ | $786‡ | $4,553‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $276–$2,755‡ | $719‡ | $8,626‡ |
‡ 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 | 2018 | $11,022‡ |
| Paintings | 1996 | $11,000‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $8,626‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $4,553‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $1,797‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $1,078‡ |
| Photography | 2018 | $575‡ |
| Photography | 2018 | $311‡ |
‡ 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 Johansson worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eric Johansson work is $719. The median Eric Johansson work on paper sells for $779 across 42 lots. The median Eric Johansson print sells for $371 across 16 lots. The median Eric Johansson painting sells for $1,810 across 8 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Eric Johansson work on papers typically sell for $545–$2,099 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Eric Johansson work on paper?
Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eric Johansson work on paper is $779. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Eric Johansson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eric Johansson work on paper is $8,626. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Eric Johansson print?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eric Johansson print is $371. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Eric Johansson's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eric Johansson print is $1,797. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Eric Johansson work on paper?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Eric Johansson work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $786, 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 Eric Johansson print?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Eric Johansson print (small (under 50 cm)) is $359, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Eric Johansson's auction record?
Eric Johansson's auction record is $11,022, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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