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# Jan Håfström (b. 1937)

## What is Jan Håfström’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 98 auction results for Jan Håfström at 3 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,598 including buyer’s premium (middle half $942–$8,355, n=11). The auction record is $74,282 for Den eviga återkomsten (2025, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Den eviga återkomsten, 2003 | 86 bemålade träpannåer i varierande storlek | $74,282 | Bukowskis | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | HAFSTROM, JAN (1937) | Mixed media/panel | $32,500 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 3 | Diana Palmer, 2005 | Akryl på pannå | $24,067 | Bukowskis | Apr 2024 |
| 4 | Utan titel, 2012 | Olja på pannå | $22,989 | Bukowskis | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | Barndomen, 2005 | Pannå | $11,673 | Bukowskis | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | HAFSTROM, JAN (1937) | Oil/paper/panel | $9,000 | Bukowskis | Apr 1994 |
| 7 | Utan titel, 2007 | Akryl på pannå | $8,331 | Bukowskis | Apr 2024 |
| 8 | Brun bild | Oil/canvas | $6,000 | Bukowskis | Apr 1994 |
| 9 | Minnets Terr ng | Acrylic/paper | $6,000 | Bukowskis | Apr 1994 |
| 10 | Utan titel, 1973 | Duk | $5,473 | Bukowskis | Apr 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $7,165 |
| Other | 15 | $2,216 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $5,037 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,976 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 98 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jan Håfström is an artist with 217 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,394. 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 Jan Håfström sold in 2026 for $22,989, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jan Håfström work worth?

Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Håfström work is $1,394.

The median Jan Håfström painting sells for $5,035 across 30 lots.

The median Jan Håfström print sells for $479 across 15 lots.

The median Jan Håfström work on paper sells for $377 across 6 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 | 17 | $479‡ | $5,037 | 88.2% | 2026-09-10 |
| Paintings | 44 | $5,035‡ | $22,989 | 68.2% | 2026-04-21 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $377‡ | $1,117‡ | 66.7% | 2023-02-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $67,509‡ | $67,509‡ | — | 2022-10-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $67,509‡ | $74,282 | — | 2025-10-22 |

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

Jan Håfström's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $479 with 88.2% sell-through. Paintings (44 lots) median $5,035, record $22,989. A typical Jan Håfström painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $67,509.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $367–$1,431‡ | $537‡ | $5,037 |

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $6,430–$8,833‡ | $8,026‡ | $22,989 |

‡ 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 | 2021 | $67,509‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $22,989 |
| Paintings | 1994 | $9,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $5,037 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,021‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $1,647 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,117‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $429‡ |

‡ 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 Jan Håfström worth?

Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Håfström work is $1,394. The median Jan Håfström painting sells for $5,035 across 30 lots. The median Jan Håfström print sells for $479 across 15 lots. The median Jan Håfström work on paper sells for $377 across 6 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 Jan Håfström painting?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Håfström painting is $5,035. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jan Håfström's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Håfström painting is $22,989.

### What is the average price of a Jan Håfström print?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Håfström print is $479. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jan Håfström's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Håfström print is $5,037.

### What is Jan Håfström's auction record?

Jan Håfström's auction record is $74,282, set in 2025.

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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, “Jan Håfström auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jan-hafstrom (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.