Erik Dietman (1937–2002)
Erik Dietman is a Swedish artist with 185 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $740. 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 Erik Dietman sold in 2026 for $4,479, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Erik Dietman on OpeningBid →What is a Erik Dietman work worth?
Across 127 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erik Dietman work is $740.
The median Erik Dietman work on paper sells for $622 across 42 lots.
The median Erik Dietman print sells for $148 across 23 lots.
The median Erik Dietman sculpture sells for $3,924 across 16 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 | 25 | $148†‡ | $5,183† | 92% | 2026-07-15 |
| Paintings | 11 | $1,040†‡ | $16,196† | 72.7% | 2025-03-18 |
| Works on Paper | 57 | $622†‡ | $4,666 | 73.7% | 2025-02-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 22 | $3,924†‡ | $15,111‡ | 72.7% | 2025-05-13 |
| Photography | 4 | $222† | $299 | — | 2021-11-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $16,196†‡ | $145,134 | — | 2025-05-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Erik Dietman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (25 lots) median $148 with 92% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $1,040, record $16,196. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $16,196 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Erik Dietman painting sells for around 7.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $16,196.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $115–$182† | $148† | $5,183† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $69–$318†‡ | $171†‡ | $780‡ |
† 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) | 19 | $294–$671†‡ | $592†‡ | $4,666 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $264–$1,508†‡ | $740†‡ | $3,585† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 6 | $383–$1,494†‡ | $594†‡ | $2,473‡ |
† 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 | 2005 | $16,196† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $15,111‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $9,652‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $5,183† |
| Paintings | 2007 | $4,834† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $4,666 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $3,585† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $780‡ |
† 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. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Erik Dietman worth?
Across 127 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erik Dietman work is $740. The median Erik Dietman work on paper sells for $622 across 42 lots. The median Erik Dietman print sells for $148 across 23 lots. The median Erik Dietman sculpture sells for $3,924 across 16 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 Erik Dietman work on paper?
Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erik Dietman work on paper is $622. 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 Erik Dietman's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Erik Dietman work on paper is $4,666.
What is the average price of a Erik Dietman print?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erik Dietman print is $148. 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 Erik Dietman's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Erik Dietman print is $5,183. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,183 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Erik Dietman sculpture?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erik Dietman sculpture is $3,924. 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 Erik Dietman's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Erik Dietman sculpture is $15,111. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Erik Dietman work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Erik Dietman work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $740, 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 Erik Dietman work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Erik Dietman work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $592, 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 Erik Dietman's auction record?
Erik Dietman's auction record is $145,134, set in 2008.
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