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# J. Olaf Olson (1894–1979)

J. Olaf Olson is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $175. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by J. Olaf Olson sold in 2010 for $225, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a J. Olaf Olson work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J. Olaf Olson work is $175.

The median J. Olaf Olson work on paper sells for $125 across 5 lots.

The median J. Olaf Olson painting sells for $1,650 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 | 1 | $1,650 | $1,650 | — | 1993-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $125‡ | $385 | 83.3% | 2026-01-30 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1993 | $1,650 |
| Works on Paper | 1988 | $385 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $225 |

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 J. Olaf Olson worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J. Olaf Olson work is $175. The median J. Olaf Olson work on paper sells for $125 across 5 lots. The median J. Olaf Olson painting sells for $1,650 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is J. Olaf Olson's auction record?

J. Olaf Olson's auction record is $1,650, set in 1993.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.