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# Ida Ekblad (b. 1980)

## What is Ida Ekblad’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 73 auction results for Ida Ekblad at 13 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,968 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,572–$18,638, n=12). The auction record is $105,900 for Untitled (oil on linen) (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (oil on linen), 2011 | Painting | $105,900 | Christie's | Feb 2020 |
| 2 | Halcyon Cuckoo, 2013 | Oil paint | $69,850 | Sotheby's | Feb 2025 |
| 3 | Coastal Scenery, 2014 | Oil paint | $65,376 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 4 | Stalk Gills and Caps of Goodbye, 2007 | Oil paint | $63,568 | Phillips | Dec 2017 |
| 5 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 2009 | Oil on canvas | $48,920 | Phillips | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | Being Sinks Into Mere Stuff, 2014 | Painting | $48,862 | Phillips | Feb 2020 |
| 7 | Untitled (oil on linen), 2013 | Oil on linen | $40,640 | Sotheby's | Feb 2024 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 2009 | Oil paint | $40,000 | Phillips | Mar 2020 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 2011 | Oil paint | $37,709 | Christie's | Mar 2021 |
| 10 | Untitled (spray paint, oil, turpentine and puff paint on canvas), 2015 | Painting | $37,500 | Phillips | Sep 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 44 | $22,500 |
| Other | 10 | $10,715 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $5,985 |
| Sculpture | 9 | $5,277 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 39 | $22,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $11,145 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 73 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ida Ekblad is a Norwegian artist with 87 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $16,380. 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 Ida Ekblad sold in 2026 for $48,920, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Ida Ekblad works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Ida Ekblad work worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ida Ekblad work is $16,380.

The median Ida Ekblad painting sells for $23,750 across 46 lots.

The median Ida Ekblad sculpture sells for $5,277 across 9 lots.

The median Ida Ekblad work on paper sells for $9,047 across 6 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Ida Ekblad paintings typically sell for $20,432–$38,285 (the middle half of 28 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 | 1 | $1,511† | $1,511† | — | 2026-06-22 |
| Paintings | 47 | $23,750 | $105,900 | 97.9% | 2026-06-12 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $9,047 | $16,714 | 85.7% | 2026-09-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $5,277 | $33,422 | 75% | 2025-06-25 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $67,613 | $105,900 | — | 2025-02-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Ida Ekblad's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,511. Paintings (47 lots) median $23,750, record $105,900. A typical Ida Ekblad 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 $67,613.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $6,866–$26,948 | $15,278 | $40,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 28 | $20,432–$38,285 | $28,674 | $105,900 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $5,985–$16,380 | $12,109 | $16,714 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $5,019–$14,380 | $11,412 | $33,422 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $105,900 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $69,850 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $33,422 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $16,714 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $16,380 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $14,380 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,511† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Ida Ekblad worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ida Ekblad work is $16,380. The median Ida Ekblad painting sells for $23,750 across 46 lots. The median Ida Ekblad sculpture sells for $5,277 across 9 lots. The median Ida Ekblad work on paper sells for $9,047 across 6 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Ida Ekblad paintings typically sell for $20,432–$38,285 (the middle half of 28 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 Ida Ekblad painting?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ida Ekblad painting is $23,750.

### What is Ida Ekblad's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ida Ekblad painting is $105,900.

### What is the average price of a Ida Ekblad sculpture?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ida Ekblad sculpture is $5,277.

### What is Ida Ekblad's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ida Ekblad sculpture is $33,422.

### What is the average price of a large Ida Ekblad painting?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ida Ekblad painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $28,674, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Ida Ekblad painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ida Ekblad painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $15,278, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Ida Ekblad's auction record?

Ida Ekblad's auction record is $105,900, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ida Ekblad auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ida-ekblad (updated 2026-11-03).

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.