Lennart Nilsson (1922–2017)
Lennart Nilsson is a Swedish artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,721. 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 Lennart Nilsson sold in 2026 for $2,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lennart Nilsson work is $1,721.
The median Lennart Nilsson photograph sells for $1,545 across 35 lots.
The median Lennart Nilsson painting sells for $59 across 6 lots.
The median Lennart Nilsson print sells for $45 across 4 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 | 5 | $45‡ | $69‡ | 80% | 2025-03-30 |
| Paintings | 6 | $59‡ | $188‡ | — | 2025-04-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2021-10-17 |
| Photography | 65 | $1,545‡ | $6,568 | 53.8% | 2026-04-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,243‡ | $6,568 | — | 2026-04-21 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lennart Nilsson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $45 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $59, record $188. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $4,243.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $39–$71‡ | $47‡ | $188‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $753–$2,291‡ | $2,043‡ | $3,126‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $236–$2,573‡ | $1,096‡ | $6,568 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2026 | $6,568 |
| Photography | 2018 | $4,243‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $188‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $94‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $69‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $57‡ |
‡ 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 Lennart Nilsson worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lennart Nilsson work is $1,721. The median Lennart Nilsson photograph sells for $1,545 across 35 lots. The median Lennart Nilsson painting sells for $59 across 6 lots. The median Lennart Nilsson print sells for $45 across 4 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 Lennart Nilsson photograph?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lennart Nilsson photograph is $1,545. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lennart Nilsson's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lennart Nilsson photograph is $6,568.
What is the average price of a medium Lennart Nilsson photograph?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lennart Nilsson photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,096, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lennart Nilsson's auction record?
Lennart Nilsson's auction record is $6,568, set in 2026.
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