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# Ernst Nilsson (1892–1937)

Ernst Nilsson is an artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $331. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ernst Nilsson is recorded as sold in 2025 for $464; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ernst Nilsson work worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Nilsson work is $331.

The median Ernst Nilsson painting sells for $463 across 20 lots.

The median Ernst Nilsson print sells for $228 across 16 lots.

The median Ernst Nilsson work on paper sells for $174 across 6 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 18 | $228‡ | $2,750 | 88.9% | 2020-09-18 |
| Paintings | 21 | $463‡ | $1,630‡ | 95.2% | 2025-06-28 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $174‡ | $527‡ | — | 2018-08-28 |
| Photography | 1 | $527‡ | $527‡ | — | 2018-08-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,625 | $2,750 | — | 1994-10-29 |

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

Ernst Nilsson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (18 lots) median $228 with 88.9% sell-through. Paintings (21 lots) median $463, record $1,630. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Ernst Nilsson painting sells for around 2.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $2,625.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $144–$288‡ | $228‡ | $2,750 |

‡ 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) | 7 | $329–$604‡ | $374‡ | $664‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $369–$615‡ | $464‡ | $1,630‡ |

‡ 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) | 6 | $121–$248‡ | $174‡ | $527‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1993 | $2,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 1993 | $2,625 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,630‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $780‡ |
| Photography | 2018 | $527‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $527‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $266‡ |

‡ 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 Ernst Nilsson worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Nilsson work is $331. The median Ernst Nilsson painting sells for $463 across 20 lots. The median Ernst Nilsson print sells for $228 across 16 lots. The median Ernst Nilsson work on paper sells for $174 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Ernst Nilsson painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Nilsson painting is $463. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ernst Nilsson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Nilsson painting is $1,630. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Ernst Nilsson print?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Nilsson print is $228. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ernst Nilsson's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Nilsson print is $2,750.

### What is the average price of a small Ernst Nilsson print?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ernst Nilsson print (small (under 50 cm)) is $228, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Ernst Nilsson painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ernst Nilsson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $464, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ernst Nilsson's auction record?

Ernst Nilsson's auction record is $2,750, set in 1993.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ernst Nilsson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ernst-nilsson (updated 2026-11-01).

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.