Erling Ärlingsson (b. 1904)
Erling Ärlingsson is a Polish artist with 123 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $986. 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 Erling Ärlingsson sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $1,163 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erling Ärlingsson work is $986.
The median Erling Ärlingsson painting sells for $1,031 across 84 lots.
The median Erling Ärlingsson work on paper sells for $287 across 5 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Erling Ärlingsson paintings typically sell for $693–$1,925 (the middle half of 66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 95 | $1,031†‡ | $26,000 | 88.4% | 2025-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $287‡ | $2,125 | 83.3% | 2023-11-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $7,900‡ | $26,000 | — | 2021-01-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $424–$1,045†‡ | $713†‡ | $1,489‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 66 | $693–$1,925†‡ | $1,040†‡ | $26,000 |
† 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) | 5 | $255–$314‡ | $287‡ | $2,125 |
‡ 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 | 1994 | $26,000 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $10,594‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $2,125 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $314‡ |
‡ 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 Erling Ärlingsson worth?
Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erling Ärlingsson work is $986. The median Erling Ärlingsson painting sells for $1,031 across 84 lots. The median Erling Ärlingsson work on paper sells for $287 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Erling Ärlingsson paintings typically sell for $693–$1,925 (the middle half of 66 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 Erling Ärlingsson painting?
Based on 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erling Ärlingsson painting is $1,031. 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 Erling Ärlingsson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Erling Ärlingsson painting is $26,000.
What is the average price of a medium Erling Ärlingsson painting?
Based on 66 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Erling Ärlingsson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,040, 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 Erling Ärlingsson painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Erling Ärlingsson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $713, 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 Erling Ärlingsson's auction record?
Erling Ärlingsson's auction record is $26,000, set in 1994.
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