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# Erland Cullberg (1931–2012)

## What is Erland Cullberg’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 230 auction results for Erland Cullberg at 21 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,285 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,070–$2,744, n=10). The auction record is $14,000 for Interior med tva figurer (1993, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Interior med tva figurer | Oil/canvas | $14,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 2 | Sittande modell | Mixed media | $10,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 3 | Figurkomposition | Olja på duk | $7,066 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | CULLBERG, ERLAND (1931) | Oil/canvas | $4,500 | Bukowskis | Apr 1994 |
| 5 | Flickan med h sten | Oil/canvas | $4,500 | Bukowskis | Apr 1994 |
| 6 | Figurkomposition | Olja på duk | $3,352 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | Blommor i vas, 2009 | Duk | $2,995 | Bukowskis | May 2024 |
| 8 | Överrock | Olja på duk | $2,808 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | Karneval | Olja på duk | $2,552 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 10 | Robin Hood | Duk | $2,059 | Bukowskis | May 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $2,552 |
| Other | 7 | $1,250 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $2,552 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $2,527 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $499 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 230 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Erland Cullberg is a Bulgaria/USA artist with 245 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,083. 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 Erland Cullberg is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,547; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Erland Cullberg work worth?

Across 198 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erland Cullberg work is $1,083.

The median Erland Cullberg painting sells for $1,459 across 149 lots.

The median Erland Cullberg work on paper sells for $203 across 38 lots.

The median Erland Cullberg print sells for $63 across 15 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Erland Cullberg paintings typically sell for $626–$1,922 (the middle half of 79 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Erland Cullberg paintings typically sell for $1,481–$3,678 (the middle half of 52 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 | 15 | $63‡ | $138‡ | — | 2026-07-17 |
| Paintings | 170 | $1,459†‡ | $14,000 | 87.6% | 2026-08-12 |
| Works on Paper | 41 | $203†‡ | $1,250 | 92.7% | 2026-06-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $7,072‡ | $14,000 | — | 2026-08-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Erland Cullberg's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $63. Paintings (170 lots) median $1,459, record $14,000. A typical Erland Cullberg painting sells for around 23× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $7,072.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $38–$109‡ | $58‡ | $138‡ |

‡ 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) | 5 | $298–$563‡ | $343‡ | $675‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 79 | $626–$1,922†‡ | $1,077†‡ | $8,415‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 52 | $1,481–$3,678†‡ | $2,138†‡ | $14,000 |

† 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) | 22 | $136–$284†‡ | $203†‡ | $1,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $138–$339‡ | $198‡ | $743 |

† 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 | 1993 | $14,000 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $12,227‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $1,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $743 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $138‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $137‡ |

‡ 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 Erland Cullberg worth?

Across 198 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erland Cullberg work is $1,083. The median Erland Cullberg painting sells for $1,459 across 149 lots. The median Erland Cullberg work on paper sells for $203 across 38 lots. The median Erland Cullberg print sells for $63 across 15 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Erland Cullberg paintings typically sell for $626–$1,922 (the middle half of 79 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Erland Cullberg paintings typically sell for $1,481–$3,678 (the middle half of 52 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 Erland Cullberg painting?

Based on 149 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erland Cullberg painting is $1,459. 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 Erland Cullberg's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Erland Cullberg painting is $14,000.

### What is the average price of a Erland Cullberg work on paper?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erland Cullberg work on paper is $203. 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 Erland Cullberg's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Erland Cullberg work on paper is $1,250.

### What is the average price of a Erland Cullberg print?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erland Cullberg print is $63. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Erland Cullberg's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Erland Cullberg print is $138. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Erland Cullberg painting?

Based on 79 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Erland Cullberg painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,077, 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 large Erland Cullberg painting?

Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Erland Cullberg painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $2,138, 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 Erland Cullberg's auction record?

Erland Cullberg's auction record is $14,000, set in 1993.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Erland Cullberg auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/erland-cullberg (updated 2026-11-03).

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.