> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ivar-ekelund · updated 2026-11-02

# Ivar Ekelund (1908–2002)

Ivar Ekelund is an artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $320. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ivar Ekelund is recorded as sold in 2026 for $320; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ivar Ekelund work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ivar Ekelund work is $320.

The median Ivar Ekelund painting sells for $199 across 10 lots.

The median Ivar Ekelund work on paper sells for $41 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $199‡ | $492‡ | 83.3% | 2026-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $41‡ | $41‡ | — | 2026-06-26 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $169–$320‡ | $228‡ | $492‡ |

‡ 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 | $492‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $320‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $41‡ |

‡ 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 Ivar Ekelund worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ivar Ekelund work is $320. The median Ivar Ekelund painting sells for $199 across 10 lots. The median Ivar Ekelund work on paper sells for $41 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Ivar Ekelund painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ivar Ekelund painting is $199. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ivar Ekelund's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ivar Ekelund painting is $492. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Ivar Ekelund's auction record?

Ivar Ekelund's auction record is $320, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ivar Ekelund auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ivar-ekelund (updated 2026-11-02).

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.