Mats Loosme (1933–2005)
What is Mats Loosme’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for Mats Loosme at 3 houses since 2025. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,338 including buyer’s premium (middle half $838–$1,949, n=17). The auction record is $3,303 for Lusten=y (2025, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lusten=y, 1964 | Pannå | $3,303 | Bukowskis | May 2025 |
| 2 | Ögats fängelse, 1971 | Oil on panel | $2,290 | Bukowskis | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Jesus möter Superman, 1967 | Olja på pannå | $2,232 | Stockholms Auktionsverk | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Döden=z, 1964 | Olja på pannå | $2,128 | Stockholms Auktionsverk | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Komposition med ryttare, 1963 | Olja på pannå | $1,949 | Stockholms Auktionsverk | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Komposition | Olja på pannå | $1,885 | Stockholms Auktionsverk | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Komposition, 1965 | Oja på pannå | $1,804 | Stockholms Auktionsverk | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | De svarta dropparna, 1958 | Olja på pannå | $1,613 | Stockholms Auktionsverk | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Komposition, 1959 | Olja på pannå | $1,338 | Stockholms Auktionsverk | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Komposition, flytande landskap, 1968 | Olja på pannå | $1,063 | Stockholms Auktionsverk | Sep 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $1,475 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $1,201 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Mats Loosme is an Estonian-Swedish artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $1,201. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Mats Loosme sold in 2026 for $2,290, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Mats Loosme record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Mats Loosme on OpeningBid →What is a Mats Loosme work worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mats Loosme work is $1,201.
The median Mats Loosme painting sells for $1,063 across 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $1,063‡ | $3,303 | — | 2026-09-13 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $870–$1,933 | $1,201 | $3,303 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,303 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,232 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mats Loosme worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mats Loosme work is $1,201. The median Mats Loosme painting sells for $1,063 across 17 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 Mats Loosme painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mats Loosme painting is $1,063. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Mats Loosme's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mats Loosme painting is $3,303.
What is the average price of a medium Mats Loosme painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mats Loosme painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,201, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Mats Loosme's auction record?
Mats Loosme's auction record is $12,738, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,738 (buyer's premium not included).
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