Lars Jonsson (b. 1952)
What is Lars Jonsson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 232 auction results for Lars Jonsson at 23 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,157 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,991–$5,619, n=16). The auction record is $115,000 for Solitary Vireo Pleasant Valley (1999, Skinner (Bonhams Skinner)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aeshna Tuberculifera/A Dragon Fly | Watercolor and graphite on paper | $63,250 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 1999 |
| 2 | Seagulls, 2001 | Painting | $15,587 | Bukowskis | Jun 2018 |
| 3 | Spovdrömmar, 1991 | Duk | $13,778 | Bukowskis | Dec 2021 |
| 4 | LARS JONSSON. Ejderpar., 2010 | Akvarell på papper | $11,946 | Stockholms Auktionsverk | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | LARS JONSSON. "Grå vinterjägare". | Akvarell på papper | $11,086 | Stockholms Auktionsverk | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | LARS JONSSON. "Vintermönster, ung Grönlandsfalk"., 2008 | Akvarell på papper | $9,547 | Stockholms Auktionsverk | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Mot alla vindar, 2002 | Akvarell | $6,200 | Bukowskis | Jun 2024 |
| 8 | LARS JONSSON. "Snö i luften"., 2017 | Akvarell | $5,753 | Stockholms Auktionsverk | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | LARS JONSSON. "Domherrar"., 2014 | Akvarell | $5,575 | Stockholms Auktionsverk | Sep 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solitary Vireo Pleasant Valley, 1994 | Watercolor and graphite on paper | $115,000 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 1999 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 18 | $3,157 |
| Works on paper | 78 | $949 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $1,380 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 68 | $834 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 232 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures
Lars Jonsson is a Swedish artist with 201 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $913. 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 Jonsson is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,335; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 184 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lars Jonsson work is $913.
The median Lars Jonsson work on paper sells for $1,035 across 106 lots.
The median Lars Jonsson print sells for $250 across 76 lots.
The median Lars Jonsson painting sells for $9,168 across 15 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Lars Jonsson work on papers typically sell for $575–$1,335 (the middle half of 81 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Lars Jonsson prints typically sell for $195–$388 (the middle half of 51 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 | 80 | $250‡ | $2,099 | 95% | 2026-07-31 |
| Paintings | 18 | $9,168†‡ | $17,000† | 83.3% | 2024-11-12 |
| Works on Paper | 113 | $1,035‡ | $115,000 | 93.8% | 2026-06-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $12,862†‡ | $115,000 | — | 2025-09-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lars Jonsson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (80 lots) median $250 with 95% sell-through. Paintings (18 lots) median $9,168, record $17,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $17,000 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Lars Jonsson painting sells for around 37× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $12,862.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $122–$402‡ | $188‡ | $2,099 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 51 | $195–$388‡ | $303‡ | $1,062‡ |
‡ 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) | 8 | $7,554–$15,939†‡ | $9,423†‡ | $17,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 81 | $575–$1,335‡ | $863‡ | $63,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $805–$2,413‡ | $1,745‡ | $115,000 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $115,000 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $63,250 |
| Paintings | 1996 | $17,000† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $16,997‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,099 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,062‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Jonsson worth?
Across 184 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lars Jonsson work is $913. The median Lars Jonsson work on paper sells for $1,035 across 106 lots. The median Lars Jonsson print sells for $250 across 76 lots. The median Lars Jonsson painting sells for $9,168 across 15 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Lars Jonsson work on papers typically sell for $575–$1,335 (the middle half of 81 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Lars Jonsson prints typically sell for $195–$388 (the middle half of 51 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 Jonsson work on paper?
Based on 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lars Jonsson work on paper is $1,035. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lars Jonsson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lars Jonsson work on paper is $115,000.
What is the average price of a Lars Jonsson print?
Based on 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lars Jonsson print is $250. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lars Jonsson's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lars Jonsson print is $2,099.
What is the average price of a Lars Jonsson painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lars Jonsson painting is $9,168. 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 Jonsson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lars Jonsson painting is $17,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $17,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Lars Jonsson work on paper?
Based on 81 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lars Jonsson work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $863, 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 Jonsson print?
Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lars Jonsson print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $303, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lars Jonsson's auction record?
Lars Jonsson's auction record is $115,000, set in 1999.
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