Erik Olson (1901–1986)
What is Erik Olson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 313 auction results for Erik Olson at 23 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,294 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,050–$23,184, n=16). The auction record is $168,443 for Månsken (2024, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Månsken, 1924 | Olja på duk | $168,443 | Bukowskis | May 2024 |
| 2 | Composition N, 1930 | Pannå | $104,151 | Bukowskis | Nov 2019 |
| 3 | Korsfästelse II, 1928 | Duk | $78,455 | Bukowskis | May 2025 |
| 4 | Mörk Diagonal, Komposition F (Dark Diagonal, Composition F), 1930 | Oil paint | $68,370 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 5 | Skymningsliv | Oil/canvas | $66,000 | Bukowskis | Apr 1994 |
| 6 | Svart, gult och vitt, 1930 | Duk | $36,131 | Bukowskis | May 2025 |
| 7 | Zig-zag, 1929 | Duk | $34,465 | Bukowskis | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Prismatisk landskap (Prismatic landscape), 1930 | Oil paint | $33,593 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| 9 | Palmsondag | Oil on panel | $30,000 | Bukowskis | Apr 1994 |
| 10 | Geometric composition, 1928 | Oil paint | $29,925 | Christie's | Feb 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $20,054 |
| Other | 9 | $2,931 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $20,054 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $10,218 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 313 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures
Erik Olson is a Swedish artist with 311 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,266. 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 Olson sold in 2026 for $28,113, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Erik Olson on OpeningBid →What is a Erik Olson work worth?
Across 216 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erik Olson work is $2,266.
The median Erik Olson painting sells for $4,206 across 157 lots.
The median Erik Olson print sells for $60 across 102 lots.
The median Erik Olson work on paper sells for $1,328 across 13 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Erik Olson paintings typically sell for $1,242–$14,929 (the middle half of 64 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Erik Olson prints typically sell for $41–$123 (the middle half of 55 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 | 122 | $60†‡ | $531‡ | 83.6% | 2026-10-02 |
| Paintings | 209 | $4,206†‡ | $168,443 | 75.1% | 2026-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $1,328†‡ | $5,344 | 72.2% | 2026-07-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $68,370†‡ | $168,443 | — | 2025-12-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Erik Olson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (122 lots) median $60 with 83.6% sell-through. Paintings (209 lots) median $4,206, record $168,443. A typical Erik Olson painting sells for around 70× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $68,370.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $33–$74‡ | $42‡ | $520‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 55 | $41–$123†‡ | $75†‡ | $531‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 64 | $1,242–$14,929†‡ | $3,047†‡ | $168,443 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $2,407–$22,355†‡ | $6,861†‡ | $202,635 |
† 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) | 7 | $742–$3,676†‡ | $1,768†‡ | $5,344 |
† 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 | 2023 | $202,635 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $168,443 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $5,344 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $3,973‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $531‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $520‡ |
‡ 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 Olson worth?
Across 216 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erik Olson work is $2,266. The median Erik Olson painting sells for $4,206 across 157 lots. The median Erik Olson print sells for $60 across 102 lots. The median Erik Olson work on paper sells for $1,328 across 13 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Erik Olson paintings typically sell for $1,242–$14,929 (the middle half of 64 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Erik Olson prints typically sell for $41–$123 (the middle half of 55 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 Erik Olson painting?
Based on 157 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erik Olson painting is $4,206. 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 Olson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Erik Olson painting is $168,443.
What is the average price of a Erik Olson print?
Based on 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erik Olson print is $60. 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 Olson's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Erik Olson print is $531. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Erik Olson work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erik Olson work on paper is $1,328. 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 Olson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Erik Olson work on paper is $5,344.
What is the average price of a small Erik Olson painting?
Based on 64 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Erik Olson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,047, 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 medium Erik Olson print?
Based on 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Erik Olson print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $75, 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 Olson's auction record?
Erik Olson's auction record is $168,443, set in 2024.
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