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# Matias Faldbakken (b. 1973)

## What is Matias Faldbakken’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $13,567 |
| Other | 15 | $3,213 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $3,024 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 29 | $6,108 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $3,108 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 45 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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 2026 for $13,521, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Matias Faldbakken work 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).

## 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 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $47,500 | $90,666 | — | 2016-06-29 |

‡ 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. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $47,500.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Matias Faldbakken auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/matias-faldbakken (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.