Ivar Johnsson (1885–1957)
What is Ivar Johnsson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 50 auction results for Ivar Johnsson at 9 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $15,953 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,855–$18,080, n=9). The auction record is $113,951 for David (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David, 1885 | , an important monumental sculpture | $113,951 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 2 | Venus Rising, 1919 | Iron | $31,906 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 3 | Venus | Gjutjärn | $19,675 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 4 | Venus | Gjutjärn | $19,144 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 5 | Diana | Gjutjärn | $18,080 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 6 | Venus | Gjutjärn | $18,080 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 7 | Diana | Gjutjärn | $15,953 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 8 | a suite of four garden urns, 1919 | Cast iron | $8,523 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 9 | Venus | Gjutjärn | $7,486 | Bukowskis | May 2024 |
| 10 | Diana | Gjutjärn | $4,855 | Bukowskis | Nov 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 11 | $15,953 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $18,080 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 50 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Ivar Johnsson is a Swedish artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,848. 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 Ivar Johnsson sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $5,902 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ivar Johnsson on OpeningBid →What is a Ivar Johnsson work worth?
Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ivar Johnsson work is $1,848.
The median Ivar Johnsson sculpture sells for $997 across 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 21 | $997‡ | $113,951 | 90.5% | 2025-05-13 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $660–$1,429‡ | $908‡ | $4,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $752–$2,856‡ | $1,473‡ | $3,945 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $113,951 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $4,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ivar Johnsson worth?
Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ivar Johnsson work is $1,848. The median Ivar Johnsson sculpture sells for $997 across 19 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 Ivar Johnsson sculpture?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ivar Johnsson sculpture is $997. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ivar Johnsson's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ivar Johnsson sculpture is $113,951.
What is Ivar Johnsson's auction record?
Ivar Johnsson's auction record is $113,951, set in 2006.
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