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# Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist (1925–1997)

## What is Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 244 auction results for Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist at 32 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $902 including buyer’s premium (middle half $686–$2,163, n=8). The auction record is $23,750 for Garden of Eden (2018, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garden of Eden, circa 1961 | Beech, fabric | $23,750 | Phillips | Jun 2018 |
| 2 | Adam chair and Fig Leaf ottoman, 1958 | Sapphire | $22,500 | Wright | Nov 2013 |
| 3 | Garden of Eden sofa, 1958 | Sapphire | $12,500 | Wright | May 2011 |
| 4 | Paradise sofa, 1960 | Sapphire | $10,625 | Wright | May 2012 |
| 5 | Paradise sofa, 1958 | Sapphire | $10,625 | Wright | May 2014 |
| 6 | Eva chairs, 1958 | Sapphire | $10,080 | Wright | Mar 2023 |
| 7 | Lustgården, 1950-60-tal | Bok | $9,655 | Bukowskis | Oct 2015 |
| 8 | Lustgården, 1950-60-tal | Bok | $9,400 | Bukowskis | May 2016 |
| 9 | Adam chair and Fig Leaf ottoman, 1958 | Sapphire | $9,375 | Wright | Nov 2013 |
| 10 | Garden of Eden sofa, 1958 | Sapphire | $9,375 | Wright | May 2010 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 102 | $3,250 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 63 | $3,500 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 36 | $3,000 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 244 results from 32 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist is a Sweden artist with 223 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,975. 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 Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,322; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist work worth?

Across 181 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist work is $1,975.

The median Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist painting sells for $3,250 across 7 lots.

The median Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist sculpture sells for $3,250 across 1 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 | 8 | $3,250 | $4,063 | 87.5% | 2017-05-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $3,250 | $3,250 | — | 2021-06-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $9,868 | $23,750 | — | 2023-03-30 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $4,063 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $3,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $3,250 |

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 Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist worth?

Across 181 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist work is $1,975. The median Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist painting sells for $3,250 across 7 lots. The median Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist sculpture sells for $3,250 across 1 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 Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist's auction record?

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist's auction record is $23,750, set in 2018.

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

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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.