Nils Forsberg (1842–1934)
Nils Forsberg is a Swedish artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $444. 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 Nils Forsberg sold in 2026 for $1,203, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nils Forsberg work is $444.
The median Nils Forsberg painting sells for $104 across 38 lots.
The median Nils Forsberg work on paper sells for $122 across 3 lots.
The median Nils Forsberg print sells for $29 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Nils Forsberg paintings typically sell for $31–$143 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 | 2 | $29‡ | $32‡ | — | 2026-03-12 |
| Paintings | 42 | $104†‡ | $2,996 | 90.5% | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $122‡ | $228‡ | — | 2022-08-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,481†‡ | $2,996 | — | 2026-09-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Nils Forsberg's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $29. Paintings (42 lots) median $104, record $2,996. A typical Nils Forsberg painting sells for around 3.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $2,481.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $111–$344†‡ | $244†‡ | $1,175‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $31–$143†‡ | $42†‡ | $2,481‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,996 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $2,481‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $228‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1991 | $122 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $32‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $27‡ |
‡ 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 Nils Forsberg worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nils Forsberg work is $444. The median Nils Forsberg painting sells for $104 across 38 lots. The median Nils Forsberg work on paper sells for $122 across 3 lots. The median Nils Forsberg print sells for $29 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Nils Forsberg paintings typically sell for $31–$143 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 Nils Forsberg painting?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nils Forsberg painting is $104. 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 Nils Forsberg's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nils Forsberg painting is $2,996.
What is the average price of a medium Nils Forsberg painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Nils Forsberg painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $42, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Nils Forsberg's auction record?
Nils Forsberg's auction record is $2,996, set in 2026.
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