Karin Björquist (b. 1927)
What is Karin Björquist’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 73 auction results for Karin Björquist at 10 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $287 including buyer’s premium (middle half $198–$1,647, n=5). The auction record is $18,318 for Gunnar Cyrén & Ingrid Dessau, a 316-piece “Nobel” service, comprising porcelain, cutlery, glassware and napkins. (2026, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gunnar Cyrén & Ingrid Dessau, a 316-piece “Nobel” service, comprising porcelain, cutlery, glassware and napkins. | Porcelain | $18,318 | Bukowskis | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | Nobel, 1991 | Benporslin, vit glasyr med gulddekor | $2,928 | Bukowskis | Oct 2022 |
| 3 | brickbord, 1970-tal | Benporslin med dekor "Indigo" | $1,689 | Bukowskis | May 2015 |
| 4 | Nobel | Porslin | $1,647 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | Aug 2026 |
| 5 | ytterfoder, 1987 | Stengods | $519 | Bukowskis | May 2019 |
| 6 | A shell shaped serving dish 'Pliss' from the Nobel dinner service, Gustavsberg, post 1991., 1991 | — | $287 | Bukowskis | Aug 2026 |
| 7 | Eight cover plates, 'Empiren i Sverige Nationalmuseum', Gustavsberg, 1991–92. | — | $198 | Bukowskis | Aug 2026 |
| 8 | Röd Kant | Creamware | $91 | Bukowskis | Mar 2018 |
| 9 | Indigo | Ceramic | $89 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | KARIN BJÖRQUIST. Skärbrädor, 1 par, Gustavsberg, porslin, med dekor av fiskar, märkta i godset. | Porslin | $43 | Stockholms Auktionsverk | Jun 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 9 | $519 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $519 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 73 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Karin Björquist is a Swedish artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $487. 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 Karin Björquist sold in 2026 for $18,318, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karin Björquist work is $487.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $7,105‡ | $18,318 | — | 2026-10-22 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Karin Björquist worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karin Björquist work is $487. 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 Karin Björquist's auction record?
Karin Björquist's auction record is $18,318, set in 2026.
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