Harry Booström (1917–1996)
What is Harry Booström’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 109 auction results for Harry Booström at 7 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,702 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,465–$2,639, n=5). The auction record is $5,277 for Utan titel (2025, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utan titel, 1959 | Pannå | $5,277 | Bukowskis | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Untitled, circa 1955 | Oil on panel | $2,800 | Bukowskis | Oct 2017 |
| 3 | Utan titel, 1953 | Pannå | $2,639 | Bukowskis | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Variation V, 1953 | Olja på pannå | $1,702 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 5 | Fantasi, 1946 | Duk | $1,465 | Bukowskis | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1950 | Olja på duk | $1,276 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1954 | Oil on panel | $1,113 | Bukowskis | Oct 2018 |
| 8 | HARRY BOOSTRÖM, oil on panel, signed Booström, dated -54 on verso., 1954 | Oil | $827 | Bukowskis | Aug 2019 |
| 9 | HARRY BOOSTRÖM, oil on panel, signed and dated -55 on verso., 1955 | Oil | $620 | Bukowskis | Aug 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $1,465 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $1,276 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 109 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Harry Booström is an artist with 144 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $305. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Harry Booström is recorded as sold in 2026 for $439; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Harry Booström on OpeningBid →What is a Harry Booström work worth?
Across 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harry Booström work is $305.
The median Harry Booström painting sells for $620 across 86 lots.
The median Harry Booström work on paper sells for $30 across 11 lots.
The median Harry Booström print sells for $39 across 7 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Harry Booström paintings typically sell for $437–$1,387 (the middle half of 34 sold 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 | 7 | $39‡ | $82‡ | — | 2022-07-24 |
| Paintings | 109 | $620‡ | $9,280‡ | 78.9% | 2026-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $30‡ | $192‡ | 78.6% | 2025-07-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $4,039‡ | $9,280‡ | — | 2025-11-18 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Harry Booström's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $39. Paintings (109 lots) median $620, record $9,280. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Harry Booström painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $4,039.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $59–$239‡ | $128‡ | $444‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $437–$1,387‡ | $808‡ | $2,800 |
‡ 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 | 2021 | $9,280‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $5,277 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $192‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $138‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $82‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $69‡ |
‡ 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 Harry Booström worth?
Across 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harry Booström work is $305. The median Harry Booström painting sells for $620 across 86 lots. The median Harry Booström work on paper sells for $30 across 11 lots. The median Harry Booström print sells for $39 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Harry Booström paintings typically sell for $437–$1,387 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Harry Booström painting?
Based on 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Harry Booström painting is $620. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Harry Booström's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Harry Booström painting is $9,280. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Harry Booström work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Harry Booström work on paper is $30. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Harry Booström's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Harry Booström work on paper is $192. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Harry Booström painting?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Harry Booström painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $808, 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 small Harry Booström painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Harry Booström painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $128, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Harry Booström's auction record?
Harry Booström's auction record is $9,280, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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