Matias Faldbakken (b. 1973)
What is Matias Faldbakken’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 45 auction results for Matias Faldbakken at 9 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,216 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,964–$4,075, n=8). The auction record is $90,666 for Untitled (2013, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled | Mixed media work | $90,666 | Phillips | Oct 2013 |
| 2 | Untitled (Canvas #61), 2012 | Acrylic Molotow Tagger pen on Belgian linen | $47,500 | Phillips | Feb 2016 |
| 3 | Untitled (Canvas #26) | Graphite on Belgian linen | $33,586 | Sotheby's | Jun 2016 |
| 4 | Untitled, 2007 | Linen | $24,585 | Phillips | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | Untitled (Garbage Bag #06), 2010 | Marker pencil on plastic bag | $21,295 | Phillips | Feb 2013 |
| 6 | Untitled (Canvas #53), 2012 | Felt-tip pen on linen | $21,052 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Untitled (Garbage Bag #10) | Felt-tip pen, pencil on plastic bag, in artist's frame | $18,750 | Phillips | Sep 2014 |
| 8 | Untitled (Canvas #99) | Newspaper print on linen | $17,355 | Sotheby's | Mar 2018 |
| 9 | Untitled (Post Norge #4) | Post bag in artist's frame with acrylic | $17,355 | Sotheby's | Mar 2018 |
| 10 | Two Works: (i) Flat Box 9; (ii) Flat Box 2, 2011 | Ink | $17,287 | Phillips | Feb 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $13,567 |
| Other | 15 | $3,213 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $3,024 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 29 | $6,108 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $3,108 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 45 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Matias Faldbakken is a Norwegian artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $4,594. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Matias Faldbakken sold in 2025 for $4,706, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matias Faldbakken work is $4,594.
The median Matias Faldbakken work on paper sells for $3,496 across 15 lots.
The median Matias Faldbakken painting sells for $10,385 across 7 lots.
The median Matias Faldbakken print sells for $11,598 across 6 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 | 7 | $11,598 | $17,355 | 85.7% | 2024-08-14 |
| Paintings | 10 | $10,385 | $90,666 | 70% | 2025-10-14 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $3,496 | $33,586 | 88.2% | 2025-09-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $3,949 | $9,375 | 71.4% | 2025-11-28 |
| Photography | 3 | $1,365‡ | $2,591 | 66.7% | 2025-03-04 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Matias Faldbakken's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $11,598 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $10,385, record $90,666.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $5,991–$36,042 | $10,385 | $90,666 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $3,177–$19,901 | $3,939 | $33,586 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $90,666 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $47,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $33,586 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $21,295 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $17,355 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $13,567 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $9,375 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $4,706 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Matias Faldbakken worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matias Faldbakken work is $4,594. The median Matias Faldbakken work on paper sells for $3,496 across 15 lots. The median Matias Faldbakken painting sells for $10,385 across 7 lots. The median Matias Faldbakken print sells for $11,598 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Matias Faldbakken work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Matias Faldbakken work on paper is $3,496.
What is Matias Faldbakken's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Matias Faldbakken work on paper is $33,586.
What is the average price of a large Matias Faldbakken work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Matias Faldbakken work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $3,939, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Matias Faldbakken's auction record?
Matias Faldbakken's auction record is $90,666, set in 2013.
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