Jenny (1854–1946)
What is Jenny’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 283 auction results for Jenny at 7 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,051 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,525–$3,088, n=39). The auction record is $74,000 for Tomte med nissar (1994, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tomte med nissar, 1903 | Akvarell | $74,000 | Bukowskis | Dec 1994 |
| 2 | Flygande Jultomte | Akvarell | $56,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 3 | NYSTROM, JENNY (1854-1946) | Oil/canvas | $56,000 | Bukowskis | May 1994 |
| 4 | Sladfard till Julottan, 1916 | Akvarell | $36,000 | Bukowskis | Dec 1994 |
| 5 | Du har bedragit mig | Akvarell | $35,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 6 | Nu är det jul igen! | Akvarell | $31,964 | Bukowskis | Dec 2021 |
| 7 | Gosse matar kycklingar | Akvarell | $25,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 8 | Man med hast i vinter, 1917 | Akvarell | $25,000 | Bukowskis | Dec 1994 |
| 9 | Tomten kommer | Akvarell | $25,000 | Bukowskis | Dec 1994 |
| 10 | NYSTROM, JENNY (1854-1946) | Akvarell | $20,000 | Bukowskis | May 1994 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 53 | $2,892 |
| Paintings | 7 | $2,671 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $2,002 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 53 | $3,307 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 283 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Jenny is a Swedish artist with 384 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,898. 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 Jenny sold in 2026 for $1,900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Jenny record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Jenny on OpeningBid →What is a Jenny work worth?
Across 276 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jenny work is $1,898.
The median Jenny work on paper sells for $2,086 across 181 lots.
The median Jenny painting sells for $2,258 across 60 lots.
The median Jenny print sells for $802 across 7 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jenny work on papers typically sell for $611–$3,813 (the middle half of 133 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Jenny paintings typically sell for $1,430–$2,980 (the middle half of 34 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 | 10 | $802‡ | $2,142‡ | 70% | 2020-04-07 |
| Paintings | 83 | $2,258†‡ | $39,035‡ | 72.3% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 230 | $2,086†‡ | $74,000 | 78.7% | 2025-12-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $33,672‡ | $74,000 | — | 2022-06-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jenny's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $802 with 70% sell-through. Paintings (83 lots) median $2,258, record $39,035. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Jenny painting sells for around 2.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $33,672.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $361–$1,384‡ | $802‡ | $2,142‡ |
‡ 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) | 34 | $1,430–$2,980†‡ | $2,011†‡ | $39,035‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 133 | $611–$3,813†‡ | $2,068†‡ | $56,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 1994 | $74,000 |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $56,000 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $39,035‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $36,643 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $2,142‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,551‡ |
‡ 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 Jenny worth?
Across 276 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jenny work is $1,898. The median Jenny work on paper sells for $2,086 across 181 lots. The median Jenny painting sells for $2,258 across 60 lots. The median Jenny print sells for $802 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jenny work on papers typically sell for $611–$3,813 (the middle half of 133 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Jenny paintings typically sell for $1,430–$2,980 (the middle half of 34 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 Jenny work on paper?
Based on 181 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jenny work on paper is $2,086. 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 Jenny's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jenny work on paper is $74,000.
What is the average price of a Jenny painting?
Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jenny painting is $2,258. 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 Jenny's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jenny painting is $39,035. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Jenny work on paper?
Based on 133 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jenny work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,068, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Jenny painting?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jenny painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,011, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Jenny's auction record?
Jenny's auction record is $74,000, set in 1994.
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