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# Erik Gunnar Asplund (1885–1940)

## What is Erik Gunnar Asplund’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Erik Gunnar Asplund at 8 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,302 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,524–$5,925, n=5). The auction record is $42,288 for Rare standard lamp (2016, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rare standard lamp | Painted steel, painted tubular steel, fabric shade | $42,288 | Phillips | Sep 2016 |
| 2 | Asplund’ ceiling light, designed for The Stockholm Library | Opaque glass, patinated brass | $25,224 | Phillips | Apr 2014 |
| 3 | Lampadaire, 1885 | Erik Gunnar Asplund (1885-1940) | $12,691 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Pair of Wall Lights, 1930s, 1930 | Brass | $11,561 | Sotheby's | Nov 2015 |
| 5 | Miroir, 1885 | Mirror | $5,925 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Paire de suspensions, 1885 | Glass | $5,510 | PIASA | Feb 2017 |
| 7 | Armchair, model GA1, 1930 | Leather | $5,040 | Wright | Mar 2023 |
| 8 | Göteborg 2 armchairs, 1983 | Leather | $4,000 | Toomey & Co. | May 2021 |
| 9 | Göteborg 2 armchairs, 1983 | Leather | $3,302 | Wright | Jul 2025 |
| 10 | Göteborg dining chairs, 1983 | Leather | $1,524 | Wright | Jul 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 11 | $5,510 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $3,651 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Erik Gunnar Asplund is a Swedish artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $4,520. 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 Gunnar Asplund sold in 2026 for $12,691, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Erik Gunnar Asplund works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Erik Gunnar Asplund work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erik Gunnar Asplund work is $4,520.

The median Erik Gunnar Asplund sculpture sells for $33,756 across 2 lots.

The median Erik Gunnar Asplund work on paper sells for $793 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $793‡ | $896 | — | 2026-06-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $33,756 | $42,288 | 50% | 2016-09-21 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $42,288 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $25,224 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $896 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $690‡ |

‡ 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 Erik Gunnar Asplund worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erik Gunnar Asplund work is $4,520. The median Erik Gunnar Asplund sculpture sells for $33,756 across 2 lots. The median Erik Gunnar Asplund work on paper sells for $793 across 2 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 Erik Gunnar Asplund's auction record?

Erik Gunnar Asplund's auction record is $42,288, set in 2016.

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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, “Erik Gunnar Asplund auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/erik-gunnar-asplund (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.