Louis Bastin (1912–1979)
Louis Bastin is a Swedish artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $39. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Louis Bastin is recorded as sold in 2026 for $43; 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 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Bastin work is $39.
The median Louis Bastin print sells for $34 across 33 lots.
The median Louis Bastin painting sells for $55 across 4 lots.
The median Louis Bastin work on paper sells for $55 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Louis Bastin prints typically sell for $32–$43 (the middle half of 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 39 | $34‡ | $104 | 84.6% | 2026-05-30 |
| Paintings | 4 | $55‡ | $88‡ | — | 2025-09-14 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $55‡ | $55‡ | — | 2018-11-09 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Louis Bastin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (39 lots) median $34 with 84.6% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $55, record $88. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $32–$43‡ | $34‡ | $104 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $32–$46‡ | $33‡ | $80‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1992 | $104 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $88‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $80‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $57‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $55‡ |
‡ 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 Louis Bastin worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Bastin work is $39. The median Louis Bastin print sells for $34 across 33 lots. The median Louis Bastin painting sells for $55 across 4 lots. The median Louis Bastin work on paper sells for $55 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Louis Bastin prints typically sell for $32–$43 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Louis Bastin print?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Bastin print is $34. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Louis Bastin's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Bastin print is $104.
What is the average price of a small Louis Bastin print?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis Bastin print (small (under 50 cm)) is $34, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Louis Bastin's auction record?
Louis Bastin's auction record is $104, set in 1992.
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