Karolina Larusdottir (1944–2019)
What is Karolina Larusdottir’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 63 auction results for Karolina Larusdottir at 6 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $951 including buyer’s premium (middle half $836–$1,287, n=20). The auction record is $29,280 for Dance by the shore (2026, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dance by the shore, 1944 | Oil on canvas | $29,280 | Bonhams | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | The New Neighbours | Oil on canvas | $14,688 | Sworders | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | The New Neighbours, 1944 | Oil on canvas | $14,688 | Sworders | Oct 2024 |
| 4 | Still life with mirror and a reflection of the artist, 1989 | Watercolour over pencil | $4,895 | Sworders | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | Still life with plants and fruit on a table | Watercolour over pencil | $2,754 | Sworders | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | FEEDING THE SWANS, 1944 | Oil on canvas | $2,753 | Sworders | Jun 2020 |
| 7 | Still life with plants and fruit on a table, 1944 | Watercolour over pencil | $2,752 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | CHEEK TO CHEEK | Watercolour | $2,408 | Sworders | Feb 2019 |
| 9 | Summer planting, 1944 | Watercolour | $2,236 | Sworders | Oct 2020 |
| 10 | Summer planting, 1989 | Watercolour | $2,185 | Sworders | Oct 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $2,041 |
| Works on paper | 19 | $1,548 |
| Prints | 26 | $499 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $1,220 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $944 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 63 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Karolina Larusdottir is an Icelandic artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $944. 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 Karolina Larusdottir sold in 2026 for $4,895, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karolina Larusdottir work is $944.
The median Karolina Larusdottir print sells for $341 across 32 lots.
The median Karolina Larusdottir work on paper sells for $1,548 across 19 lots.
The median Karolina Larusdottir painting sells for $2,041 across 12 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 | 32 | $341†‡ | $1,220 | — | 2025-12-02 |
| Paintings | 12 | $2,041 | $29,280 | — | 2026-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $1,548 | $4,895 | — | 2026-10-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $14,688 | $29,280 | — | 2026-10-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Karolina Larusdottir's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (32 lots) median $341. Paintings (12 lots) median $2,041, record $29,280. A typical Karolina Larusdottir painting sells for around 6.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $14,688.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $275–$836†‡ | $610†‡ | $958 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $147–$351† | $209† | $1,220 |
† 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) | 7 | $1,084–$7,988 | $1,287 | $14,688 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,204–$1,768 | $1,479 | $2,408 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,548–$2,623 | $2,125 | $4,895 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $29,280 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $14,688 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $4,895 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,754 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,220 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,220 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Karolina Larusdottir worth?
Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karolina Larusdottir work is $944. The median Karolina Larusdottir print sells for $341 across 32 lots. The median Karolina Larusdottir work on paper sells for $1,548 across 19 lots. The median Karolina Larusdottir painting sells for $2,041 across 12 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 Karolina Larusdottir print?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karolina Larusdottir print is $341. 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 Karolina Larusdottir's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karolina Larusdottir print is $1,220.
What is the average price of a Karolina Larusdottir work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karolina Larusdottir work on paper is $1,548.
What is Karolina Larusdottir's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karolina Larusdottir work on paper is $4,895.
What is the average price of a Karolina Larusdottir painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karolina Larusdottir painting is $2,041.
What is Karolina Larusdottir's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karolina Larusdottir painting is $29,280.
What is the average price of a small Karolina Larusdottir print?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Karolina Larusdottir print (small (under 50 cm)) is $610, 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 medium Karolina Larusdottir print?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Karolina Larusdottir print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $209, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Karolina Larusdottir's auction record?
Karolina Larusdottir's auction record is $29,280, set in 2026.
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