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# Lars Boëthius (1903–1968)

Lars Boëthius is a Swedish artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $133. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Lars Boëthius is recorded as sold in 2026 for $145; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lars Boëthius work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lars Boëthius work is $133.

The median Lars Boëthius painting sells for $53 across 59 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Lars Boëthius paintings typically sell for $34–$100 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Lars Boëthius paintings typically sell for $32–$187 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 70 | $53‡ | $630‡ | 84.3% | 2026-07-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $348‡ | $630‡ | — | 2026-07-31 |

‡ 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) | 34 | $34–$100‡ | $48‡ | $302‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $32–$187‡ | $73‡ | $630‡ |

‡ 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 | 2021 | $630‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $376‡ |

‡ 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 Lars Boëthius worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lars Boëthius work is $133. The median Lars Boëthius painting sells for $53 across 59 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Lars Boëthius paintings typically sell for $34–$100 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Lars Boëthius paintings typically sell for $32–$187 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Lars Boëthius painting?

Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lars Boëthius painting is $53. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Lars Boëthius's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lars Boëthius painting is $630. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Lars Boëthius painting?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lars Boëthius painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $48, 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 Lars Boëthius painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lars Boëthius painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $73, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Lars Boëthius's auction record?

Lars Boëthius's auction record is $630, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lars Boëthius auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lars-boethius (updated 2026-11-02).

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.