Helmer Osslund (1866–1938)
What is Helmer Osslund’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 410 auction results for Helmer Osslund at 18 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,258 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,196–$13,855, n=32). The auction record is $71,201 for The Lapporten Valley, Lapland (2020, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Lapporten Valley, Lapland, circa 1915 | Oil on canvas | $71,201 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Utsikt mot Stora Sjöfallet | Olja på papper | $39,850 | Bukowskis | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Utsikt över Ångermanälven vid Granvåg | Olja på duk | $38,773 | Bukowskis | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | OSSLUND, HELMER (1866-1938) | Oil/paper | $35,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 5 | OSSLUND, HELMER (1866-1938) | Oil/paper/canvas | $34,000 | Bukowskis | May 1994 |
| 6 | Höst vid Indalsälven | Pannå | $28,003 | Bukowskis | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Norrländskt landskap | Olja på papp | $27,446 | Bukowskis | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Fjällandskap | Pannå | $23,924 | Bukowskis | Jun 2014 |
| 9 | Norrländskt älvlandskap | Blandteknik | $22,887 | Bukowskis | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | Motiv från Nordingrå | Pannå | $21,740 | Bukowskis | Jun 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 53 | $10,770 |
| Other | 8 | $5,085 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $4,072 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 37 | $11,090 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $5,756 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 410 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Helmer Osslund is a Swedish artist with 491 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,118. 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 Helmer Osslund sold in 2026 for $13,723, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Helmer Osslund on OpeningBid →What is a Helmer Osslund work worth?
Across 371 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helmer Osslund work is $3,118.
The median Helmer Osslund painting sells for $3,508 across 294 lots.
The median Helmer Osslund work on paper sells for $1,420 across 45 lots.
The median Helmer Osslund print sells for $45 across 16 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Helmer Osslund paintings typically sell for $1,014–$4,367 (the middle half of 135 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Helmer Osslund paintings typically sell for $3,841–$18,867 (the middle half of 89 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 | 17 | $45‡ | $3,016 | 94.1% | 2026-07-03 |
| Paintings | 356 | $3,508†‡ | $188,057‡ | 82.6% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 64 | $1,420†‡ | $11,242‡ | 70.3% | 2026-06-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $51,945†‡ | $188,057‡ | — | 2025-12-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Helmer Osslund's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $45 with 94.1% sell-through. Paintings (356 lots) median $3,508, record $188,057. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Helmer Osslund painting sells for around 79× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 16 lots) the median is $51,945.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $31–$86‡ | $42‡ | $140‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $31–$153‡ | $48‡ | $3,016 |
‡ 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) | 135 | $1,014–$4,367†‡ | $2,179†‡ | $17,425‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 89 | $3,841–$18,867†‡ | $9,990†‡ | $188,057‡ |
† 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) | 23 | $293–$1,947‡ | $999‡ | $4,850 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $2,390–$4,784†‡ | $4,362†‡ | $11,242‡ |
† 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 | 2021 | $188,057‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $160,005‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $11,242‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $9,058 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $3,016 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $220‡ |
‡ 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 Helmer Osslund worth?
Across 371 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helmer Osslund work is $3,118. The median Helmer Osslund painting sells for $3,508 across 294 lots. The median Helmer Osslund work on paper sells for $1,420 across 45 lots. The median Helmer Osslund print sells for $45 across 16 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Helmer Osslund paintings typically sell for $1,014–$4,367 (the middle half of 135 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Helmer Osslund paintings typically sell for $3,841–$18,867 (the middle half of 89 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 Helmer Osslund painting?
Based on 294 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Helmer Osslund painting is $3,508. 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 Helmer Osslund's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Helmer Osslund painting is $188,057. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Helmer Osslund work on paper?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Helmer Osslund work on paper is $1,420. 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 Helmer Osslund's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Helmer Osslund work on paper is $11,242. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Helmer Osslund print?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Helmer Osslund print is $45. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Helmer Osslund's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Helmer Osslund print is $3,016.
What is the average price of a small Helmer Osslund painting?
Based on 135 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Helmer Osslund painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,179, 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 medium Helmer Osslund painting?
Based on 89 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Helmer Osslund painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,990, 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 Helmer Osslund's auction record?
Helmer Osslund's auction record is $188,057, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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