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# Nils Kreuger (1858–1930)

## What is Nils Kreuger’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 113 auction results for Nils Kreuger at 9 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,888 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,511–$9,341, n=6). The auction record is $29,893 for Höst (2022, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Höst, 1885 | Duk | $29,893 | Bukowskis | Dec 2022 |
| 2 | KREUGER, NILS (1858-1930) | Oil/canvas | $26,000 | Bukowskis | May 1994 |
| 3 | En liten grålle, 1916 | Duk | $14,953 | Bukowskis | Jun 2014 |
| 4 | Röda Moln (motiv från Båstad), 1908 | Olja på duk | $13,723 | Bukowskis | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Sto och föl, 1903 | Olja och tusch på pannå | $11,056 | Bukowskis | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Skymning (Dusk), 1892 | Oil on canvas | $9,237 | Bukowskis | Jun 2018 |
| 7 | Siesta, 1916 | Olja på duk | $6,613 | Bukowskis | Dec 2021 |
| 8 | Bygata, Grez, 1885 | Olja på duk | $4,196 | Bukowskis | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | Månsken (Motif from the Kalmar region), 1890 | Olja på pannå | $3,580 | Bukowskis | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Marskvallning, utsikt over Malaren, 1926 | Oil/panel | $3,525 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | Mar 1992 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $7,925 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $9,237 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,154 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 113 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Nils Kreuger is a Swedish artist with 177 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,346. 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 Kreuger sold in 2026 for $3,580, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Nils Kreuger work worth?

Across 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nils Kreuger work is $3,346.

The median Nils Kreuger painting sells for $5,353 across 75 lots.

The median Nils Kreuger work on paper sells for $436 across 23 lots.

The median Nils Kreuger print sells for $428 across 4 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Nils Kreuger paintings typically sell for $1,763–$4,448 (the middle half of 27 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 | 5 | $428‡ | $693 | 80% | 2026-02-27 |
| Paintings | 112 | $5,353†‡ | $29,893 | 67% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $436†‡ | $4,600† | 74.2% | 2026-04-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $24,312†‡ | $29,893 | — | 2022-12-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Nils Kreuger's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $428 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (112 lots) median $5,353, record $29,893. A typical Nils Kreuger painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $24,312.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $1,763–$4,448†‡ | $3,168†‡ | $20,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $7,307–$15,245‡ | $9,638‡ | $29,893 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $6,591–$16,677†‡ | $9,029†‡ | $22,624‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $267–$863†‡ | $404†‡ | $4,600† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $436–$1,092‡ | $622‡ | $1,145 |

† 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 | 2022 | $29,893 |
| Paintings | 1994 | $26,000 |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $4,600† |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $4,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $693 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $626‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Nils Kreuger worth?

Across 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nils Kreuger work is $3,346. The median Nils Kreuger painting sells for $5,353 across 75 lots. The median Nils Kreuger work on paper sells for $436 across 23 lots. The median Nils Kreuger print sells for $428 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Nils Kreuger paintings typically sell for $1,763–$4,448 (the middle half of 27 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 Kreuger painting?

Based on 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nils Kreuger painting is $5,353. 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 Kreuger's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nils Kreuger painting is $29,893.

### What is the average price of a Nils Kreuger work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nils Kreuger work on paper is $436. 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 Kreuger's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nils Kreuger work on paper is $4,600. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,600 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Nils Kreuger painting?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nils Kreuger painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,168, 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 the average price of a small Nils Kreuger work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nils Kreuger work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $404, 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 Kreuger's auction record?

Nils Kreuger's auction record is $29,893, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.