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# Karl Nordström (1855–1923)

Karl Nordström is a Swedish artist with 112 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,384. 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 Nordström sold in 2026 for $1,952, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karl Nordström work worth?

Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Nordström work is $1,384.

The median Karl Nordström painting sells for $2,289 across 39 lots.

The median Karl Nordström work on paper sells for $230 across 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 49 | $2,289‡ | $39,788‡ | 79.6% | 2026-07-31 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $230‡ | $1,793‡ | 92.9% | 2025-10-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $21,479†‡ | $39,788‡ | — | 2026-06-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $525–$2,068‡ | $1,655‡ | $2,307‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $1,640–$4,483‡ | $2,335‡ | $32,311 |

‡ 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) | 6 | $157–$206‡ | $159‡ | $329‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $304–$767‡ | $735‡ | $1,793‡ |

‡ 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 | 2019 | $39,788‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $32,311 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,793‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $767‡ |

‡ 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 Karl Nordström worth?

Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Nordström work is $1,384. The median Karl Nordström painting sells for $2,289 across 39 lots. The median Karl Nordström work on paper sells for $230 across 13 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 Nordström painting?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Nordström painting is $2,289. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Karl Nordström's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Nordström painting is $39,788. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Karl Nordström work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Nordström work on paper is $230. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Karl Nordström's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Nordström work on paper is $1,793. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Karl Nordström painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Karl Nordström painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,335, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Karl Nordström's auction record?

Karl Nordström's auction record is $39,788, set in 2019. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Karl Nordström auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karl-nordstrom (updated 2026-11-03).

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.