Ola Billgren (1940–2001)
What is Ola Billgren’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 324 auction results for Ola Billgren at 24 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,759 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,454–$29,113, n=11). The auction record is $158,331 for "Målning" (2025, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Målning", 1967 | Olja på duk | $158,331 | Bukowskis | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | Spegling, 1966 | Duk | $113,581 | Bukowskis | Apr 2019 |
| 3 | Liggande kvinna, 1995 | Olja på duk | $56,825 | Bukowskis | Oct 2024 |
| 4 | Återblick, 1997 | Olja på duk | $53,117 | Bukowskis | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | Utsnitt, 1966 | Duk | $43,416 | Bukowskis | May 2016 |
| 6 | Bildstod | Oil/canvas | $40,000 | Bukowskis | Apr 1994 |
| 7 | Blommor i mörkret VII, 1996 | Duk | $38,877 | Bukowskis | Apr 2024 |
| 8 | Klassisk källa, 1989 | Olja på duk | $38,113 | Bukowskis | May 2014 |
| 9 | Källan, 1986 | Duk | $31,835 | Bukowskis | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | Undersökning, 2000 | Duk | $30,547 | Bukowskis | Apr 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $27,725 |
| Other | 14 | $1,997 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $34,974 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $13,382 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $2,670 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 324 results from 24 houses · How we compute these figures
Ola Billgren is a Swedish artist with 391 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,283. 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 Ola Billgren sold in 2026 for $26,390, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ola Billgren on OpeningBid →What is a Ola Billgren work worth?
Across 241 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ola Billgren work is $2,283.
The median Ola Billgren painting sells for $26,639 across 116 lots.
The median Ola Billgren print sells for $90 across 124 lots.
The median Ola Billgren work on paper sells for $1,061 across 42 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ola Billgren prints typically sell for $51–$174 (the middle half of 60 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Ola Billgren prints typically sell for $53–$152 (the middle half of 37 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 | 136 | $90‡ | $2,239‡ | 91.2% | 2026-08-13 |
| Paintings | 170 | $26,639†‡ | $354,867‡ | 68.2% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 53 | $1,061‡ | $5,304‡ | 79.2% | 2026-01-17 |
| Photography | 27 | $1,273‡ | $6,894‡ | 88.9% | 2026-09-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $146,200‡ | $354,867‡ | — | 2025-04-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ola Billgren's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (136 lots) median $90 with 91.2% sell-through. Paintings (170 lots) median $26,639, record $354,867. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Ola Billgren painting sells for around 297× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $146,200.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 60 | $51–$174‡ | $86‡ | $571‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $53–$152‡ | $92‡ | $2,239‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $5,809–$40,699‡ | $13,434‡ | $113,581 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $10,478–$29,142†‡ | $15,845†‡ | $322,606‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $26,576–$53,888‡ | $37,331‡ | $354,867‡ |
† 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) | 27 | $390–$2,007‡ | $1,080‡ | $6,675 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $801–$2,338‡ | $1,362‡ | $6,894‡ |
‡ 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 | 2019 | $354,867‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $322,606‡ |
| Photography | 2021 | $6,894‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $6,675 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $5,304‡ |
| Photography | 2020 | $4,473‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,239‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $571‡ |
‡ 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 Ola Billgren worth?
Across 241 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ola Billgren work is $2,283. The median Ola Billgren painting sells for $26,639 across 116 lots. The median Ola Billgren print sells for $90 across 124 lots. The median Ola Billgren work on paper sells for $1,061 across 42 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ola Billgren prints typically sell for $51–$174 (the middle half of 60 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Ola Billgren prints typically sell for $53–$152 (the middle half of 37 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 Ola Billgren painting?
Based on 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ola Billgren painting is $26,639. 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 Ola Billgren's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ola Billgren painting is $354,867. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Ola Billgren print?
Based on 124 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ola Billgren print is $90. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ola Billgren's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ola Billgren print is $2,239. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Ola Billgren work on paper?
Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ola Billgren work on paper is $1,061. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ola Billgren's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ola Billgren work on paper is $5,304. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Ola Billgren print?
Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ola Billgren print (small (under 50 cm)) is $86, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Ola Billgren print?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ola Billgren print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $92, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ola Billgren's auction record?
Ola Billgren's auction record is $354,867, set in 2019. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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