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# Nils von Dardel (1888–1943)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 61 auction results for Nils von Dardel at 8 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,037 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,129–$65,939, n=9). The auction record is $271,200 for Den drunknade flickan I (2026, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Den drunknade flickan I, 1919 | Gouache på papper | $271,200 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 2 | Trappan, 1925 | Duk | $140,369 | Bukowskis | May 2024 |
| 3 | Midsommar, 1924 | Akvarell på papper | $73,883 | Bukowskis | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Visit hos excentrisk dam, 1921 | Papper | $65,939 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 5 | Den diskrete gossen, 1918 | Akvarell, gouache och blyerts på papper | $38,287 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 6 | Fr lsningsarmen | Akvarell | $26,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 7 | Dandy med svärd | Mixed media | $24,854 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | Jun 2013 |
| 8 | Mannen fran Uri | Akvarell | $22,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 9 | Sondag i Leksand | Akvarell | $20,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 10 | Damporträtt, 1935 | Blandteknik | $16,134 | Bukowskis | Nov 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 16 | $7,000 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $16,134 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $13,519 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 61 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Nils von Dardel is a Swedish artist with 91 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $4,600. 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 von Dardel sold in 2026 for $65,939, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Nils von Dardel work worth?

Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nils von Dardel work is $4,600.

The median Nils von Dardel work on paper sells for $4,129 across 39 lots.

The median Nils von Dardel painting sells for $8,873 across 11 lots.

The median Nils von Dardel print sells for $43 across 2 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 | $43‡ | $52‡ | — | 2026-07-31 |
| Paintings | 18 | $8,873‡ | $140,369 | 61.1% | 2024-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 49 | $4,129†‡ | $271,200 | 79.6% | 2026-05-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Nils von Dardel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $43. Paintings (18 lots) median $8,873, record $140,369. A typical Nils von Dardel painting sells for around 207× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $2,765–$8,000†‡ | $4,000†‡ | $38,287 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,582–$23,500†‡ | $4,263†‡ | $271,200 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $271,200 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $140,369 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $73,883 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $19,673‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $52‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $33‡ |

‡ 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 von Dardel worth?

Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nils von Dardel work is $4,600. The median Nils von Dardel work on paper sells for $4,129 across 39 lots. The median Nils von Dardel painting sells for $8,873 across 11 lots. The median Nils von Dardel print sells for $43 across 2 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 von Dardel work on paper?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nils von Dardel work on paper is $4,129. 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 von Dardel's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nils von Dardel work on paper is $271,200.

### What is the average price of a Nils von Dardel painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nils von Dardel painting is $8,873. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Nils von Dardel's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nils von Dardel painting is $140,369.

### What is the average price of a small Nils von Dardel work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nils von Dardel work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,000, 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 medium Nils von Dardel work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Nils von Dardel work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,263, 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 von Dardel's auction record?

Nils von Dardel's auction record is $271,200, set in 2026.

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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, “Nils von Dardel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nils-von-dardel (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.