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# Gösta Adrian-Nilsson (1884–1965)

## What is Gösta Adrian-Nilsson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 216 auction results for Gösta Adrian-Nilsson at 11 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,423 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,867–$28,241, n=32). The auction record is $441,583 for Gul Figur (2025, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gul Figur, 1916 | Olja på duk | $441,583 | Bukowskis | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Marin, 1920 | Duk | $221,227 | Bukowskis | Nov 2018 |
| 3 | Plangeometri, 1930 | Painting | $205,111 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 4 | Le Piano, 1922 | Pannå | $176,095 | Bukowskis | Apr 2014 |
| 5 | Snälltåg/Framrusande tåg | Pannå | $152,582 | Bukowskis | Oct 2014 |
| 6 | Vit cirkel Horisontell, 1930 | Pannå | $150,784 | Bukowskis | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Komposition, 1938 | Olja på duk | $148,894 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 8 | Kl. 1/2 12, 1919 | Pannå | $137,618 | Bukowskis | Nov 2023 |
| 9 | Höjdhoppare, 1914 | Olja på papp | $91,588 | Bukowskis | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Svensk sjöman, 1928 | Duk | $78,607 | Bukowskis | May 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $42,131 |
| Other | 30 | $5,348 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $4,064 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $35,083 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 55 | $5,277 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 216 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gösta Adrian-Nilsson is a Swedish artist with 290 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $6,444. 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 Gösta Adrian-Nilsson sold in 2026 for $16,485, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Gösta Adrian-Nilsson work worth?

Across 208 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gösta Adrian-Nilsson work is $6,444.

The median Gösta Adrian-Nilsson work on paper sells for $4,173 across 78 lots.

The median Gösta Adrian-Nilsson painting sells for $41,198 across 78 lots.

The median Gösta Adrian-Nilsson print sells for $67 across 11 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Gösta Adrian-Nilsson work on papers typically sell for $2,249–$4,845 (the middle half of 38 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Gösta Adrian-Nilsson paintings typically sell for $10,539–$56,175 (the middle half of 22 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 | 11 | $67‡ | $5,805 | — | 2026-05-06 |
| Paintings | 95 | $41,198†‡ | $441,582 | 82.1% | 2026-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 99 | $4,173†‡ | $36,000 | 78.8% | 2025-12-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $850 | $850 | 80% | 2021-03-10 |
| Photography | 3 | — | — | — | 2021-05-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $190,603† | $441,582 | — | 2026-05-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Gösta Adrian-Nilsson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $67. Paintings (95 lots) median $41,198, record $441,582. A typical Gösta Adrian-Nilsson painting sells for around 610× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $190,603.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $32–$102‡ | $64‡ | $166‡ |

‡ 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) | 22 | $10,539–$56,175†‡ | $39,546†‡ | $441,582 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $11,680–$79,276†‡ | $39,782†‡ | $300,000† |

† 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) | 38 | $2,249–$4,845†‡ | $3,993†‡ | $36,000 |

† 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 | 2025 | $441,582 |
| Paintings | 1995 | $300,000† |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $36,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $34,624 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $5,805 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $850 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $166‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 Gösta Adrian-Nilsson worth?

Across 208 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gösta Adrian-Nilsson work is $6,444. The median Gösta Adrian-Nilsson work on paper sells for $4,173 across 78 lots. The median Gösta Adrian-Nilsson painting sells for $41,198 across 78 lots. The median Gösta Adrian-Nilsson print sells for $67 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Gösta Adrian-Nilsson work on papers typically sell for $2,249–$4,845 (the middle half of 38 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Gösta Adrian-Nilsson paintings typically sell for $10,539–$56,175 (the middle half of 22 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 Gösta Adrian-Nilsson work on paper?

Based on 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gösta Adrian-Nilsson work on paper is $4,173. 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 Gösta Adrian-Nilsson's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gösta Adrian-Nilsson work on paper is $36,000.

### What is the average price of a Gösta Adrian-Nilsson painting?

Based on 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gösta Adrian-Nilsson painting is $41,198. 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 Gösta Adrian-Nilsson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gösta Adrian-Nilsson painting is $441,582.

### What is the average price of a Gösta Adrian-Nilsson print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gösta Adrian-Nilsson print is $67. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Gösta Adrian-Nilsson's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gösta Adrian-Nilsson print is $5,805.

### What is the average price of a small Gösta Adrian-Nilsson work on paper?

Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gösta Adrian-Nilsson work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,993, 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 Gösta Adrian-Nilsson painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gösta Adrian-Nilsson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $39,546, 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 Gösta Adrian-Nilsson's auction record?

Gösta Adrian-Nilsson's auction record is $441,582, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.