Ilon Wikland (b. 1930)
Ilon Wikland is an artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $5,131. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ilon Wikland is recorded as sold in 2024 for $5,145; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ilon Wikland work is $5,131.
The median Ilon Wikland print sells for $414 across 19 lots.
The median Ilon Wikland work on paper sells for $5,423 across 20 lots.
The median Ilon Wikland painting sells for $6,271 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ilon Wikland work on papers typically sell for $3,309–$7,152 (the middle half of 20 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 | 20 | $414‡ | $1,242‡ | 95% | 2026-06-04 |
| Paintings | 6 | $6,271‡ | $9,502‡ | — | 2024-11-12 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $5,423‡ | $15,678‡ | — | 2025-05-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $11,877‡ | $15,678‡ | — | 2024-05-14 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ilon Wikland's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (20 lots) median $414 with 95% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $6,271, record $9,502. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Ilon Wikland painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $11,877.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $98–$481‡ | $346‡ | $1,242‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $391–$648‡ | $415‡ | $674‡ |
‡ 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) | 6 | $4,133–$8,694‡ | $6,271‡ | $9,502‡ |
‡ 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) | 20 | $3,309–$7,152‡ | $5,423‡ | $15,678‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $15,678‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $11,877‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $9,502‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $9,122‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,242‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,212‡ |
‡ 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 Ilon Wikland worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ilon Wikland work is $5,131. The median Ilon Wikland print sells for $414 across 19 lots. The median Ilon Wikland work on paper sells for $5,423 across 20 lots. The median Ilon Wikland painting sells for $6,271 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ilon Wikland work on papers typically sell for $3,309–$7,152 (the middle half of 20 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 Ilon Wikland print?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ilon Wikland print is $414. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ilon Wikland's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ilon Wikland print is $1,242. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Ilon Wikland work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ilon Wikland work on paper is $5,423. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ilon Wikland's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ilon Wikland work on paper is $15,678. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Ilon Wikland work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ilon Wikland work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,423, 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 Ilon Wikland print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ilon Wikland print (small (under 50 cm)) is $346, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ilon Wikland's auction record?
Ilon Wikland's auction record is $15,678, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Ilon Wikland record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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