Karl Axel Pehrson (1921–2005)
Karl Axel Pehrson is an artist with 182 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $408. 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 Karl Axel Pehrson sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,425 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Axel Pehrson work is $408.
The median Karl Axel Pehrson print sells for $90 across 127 lots.
The median Karl Axel Pehrson painting sells for $1,549 across 56 lots.
The median Karl Axel Pehrson work on paper sells for $505 across 8 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Karl Axel Pehrson prints typically sell for $45–$119 (the middle half of 73 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Karl Axel Pehrson prints typically sell for $77–$193 (the middle half of 50 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 | 139 | $90†‡ | $510‡ | 91.4% | 2026-08-02 |
| Paintings | 78 | $1,549†‡ | $9,000 | 71.8% | 2025-04-15 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $505‡ | $2,337 | 88.9% | 2026-08-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $399‡ | $698‡ | — | 2025-03-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $3,285†‡ | $9,000 | — | 2025-02-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Karl Axel Pehrson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (139 lots) median $90 with 91.4% sell-through. Paintings (78 lots) median $1,549, record $9,000. A typical Karl Axel Pehrson painting sells for around 17× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $3,285.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 73 | $45–$119‡ | $73‡ | $395 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 50 | $77–$193†‡ | $132†‡ | $510‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 49 | $744–$2,437†‡ | $1,595†‡ | $9,000 |
† 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) | 8 | $362–$868‡ | $505‡ | $2,337 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1994 | $9,000 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $6,246‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $2,337 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,385‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $698‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $598‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $510‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $431† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Karl Axel Pehrson worth?
Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Axel Pehrson work is $408. The median Karl Axel Pehrson print sells for $90 across 127 lots. The median Karl Axel Pehrson painting sells for $1,549 across 56 lots. The median Karl Axel Pehrson work on paper sells for $505 across 8 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Karl Axel Pehrson prints typically sell for $45–$119 (the middle half of 73 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Karl Axel Pehrson prints typically sell for $77–$193 (the middle half of 50 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 Karl Axel Pehrson print?
Based on 127 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Axel Pehrson print is $90. 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 Karl Axel Pehrson's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Axel Pehrson print is $510. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Karl Axel Pehrson painting?
Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Axel Pehrson painting is $1,549. 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 Karl Axel Pehrson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Axel Pehrson painting is $9,000.
What is the average price of a small Karl Axel Pehrson print?
Based on 73 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Karl Axel Pehrson print (small (under 50 cm)) is $73, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Karl Axel Pehrson print?
Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Karl Axel Pehrson print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $132, 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 Karl Axel Pehrson's auction record?
Karl Axel Pehrson's auction record is $9,000, set in 1994.
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