Lars Erik (1922–2018)
What is Lars Erik’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 312 auction results for Lars Erik at 4 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $400 including buyer’s premium (middle half $213–$673, n=36). The auction record is $4,800 for Modul Skuptur 33 Metal (1993, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Modul Skuptur 33 Metal | Metal | $4,800 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 2 | Utan titel, 1950 | Pannå | $4,594 | Bukowskis | Apr 2014 |
| 3 | Modul skulptur i färg 90A, 1989 | Plast | $4,213 | Bukowskis | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Utan titel | Aluminiumprofiler på aluminiumsockel | $2,639 | Bukowskis | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Öz, 2000 | Lackerade aluminiumprofiler på svart bas i trä | $2,246 | Bukowskis | May 2024 |
| 6 | Modul skulptur i blått 13, 1980 | Lackerade aluminiumprofiler på vit bas i trä | $1,898 | Bukowskis | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | Utan titel, 1954-1981 | Bemålad metall | $1,548 | Bukowskis | May 2025 |
| 8 | Modul skulptur 78, 1984 | Aluminium | $1,374 | Bukowskis | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | "Modul relief B29" | Mixed media | $1,096 | Bukowskis | Aug 2026 |
| 10 | "Modul relief B6" | Aluminium | $935 | Bukowskis | Aug 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 9 | $1,898 |
| Other | 24 | $452 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $2,246 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $445 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 312 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Lars Erik is a Swedish artist with 347 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $809. 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 Lars Erik sold in 2026 for $935, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Lars Erik record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Lars Erik on OpeningBid →What is a Lars Erik work worth?
Across 312 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lars Erik work is $809.
The median Lars Erik sculpture sells for $913 across 205 lots.
The median Lars Erik painting sells for $1,742 across 48 lots.
The median Lars Erik work on paper sells for $972 across 16 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Lars Erik sculptures typically sell for $406–$2,310 (the middle half of 119 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Lars Erik sculptures typically sell for $380–$1,321 (the middle half of 58 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 | 4 | $84†‡ | $204‡ | — | 2013-03-05 |
| Paintings | 50 | $1,742‡ | $15,244‡ | 96% | 2026-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $972‡ | $3,920‡ | — | 2026-08-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 215 | $913†‡ | $15,788‡ | 95.3% | 2026-08-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $7,840‡ | $15,788‡ | — | 2019-02-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lars Erik's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $84. Paintings (50 lots) median $1,742, record $15,244. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Lars Erik painting sells for around 21× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 16 lots) the median is $7,840.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $265–$881‡ | $537‡ | $10,671‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $1,362–$5,009‡ | $2,940‡ | $15,244‡ |
‡ 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) | 14 | $207–$1,771‡ | $591‡ | $2,365‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 58 | $380–$1,321†‡ | $638†‡ | $15,788‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 119 | $406–$2,310‡ | $1,094‡ | $13,611‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $846–$4,138†‡ | $2,613†‡ | $6,533‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $15,788‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $15,244‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $13,611‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $10,671‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $3,920‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,365‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $204‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $84‡ |
‡ 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 Lars Erik worth?
Across 312 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lars Erik work is $809. The median Lars Erik sculpture sells for $913 across 205 lots. The median Lars Erik painting sells for $1,742 across 48 lots. The median Lars Erik work on paper sells for $972 across 16 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Lars Erik sculptures typically sell for $406–$2,310 (the middle half of 119 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Lars Erik sculptures typically sell for $380–$1,321 (the middle half of 58 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 Lars Erik sculpture?
Based on 205 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lars Erik sculpture is $913. 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 Lars Erik's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lars Erik sculpture is $15,788. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Lars Erik painting?
Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lars Erik painting is $1,742. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lars Erik's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lars Erik painting is $15,244. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Lars Erik work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lars Erik work on paper is $972. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lars Erik's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lars Erik work on paper is $3,920. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Lars Erik sculpture?
Based on 119 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lars Erik sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,094, 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 small Lars Erik sculpture?
Based on 58 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lars Erik sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $638, 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 Lars Erik's auction record?
Lars Erik's auction record is $15,788, set in 2019. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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