Ole Schwalbe (1929–1990)
Ole Schwalbe is a Danish artist with 116 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,593. 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 Ole Schwalbe sold in 2024 for $2,931, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ole Schwalbe on OpeningBid →What is a Ole Schwalbe work worth?
Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ole Schwalbe work is $1,593.
The median Ole Schwalbe painting sells for $2,221 across 54 lots.
The median Ole Schwalbe print sells for $208 across 21 lots.
The median Ole Schwalbe work on paper sells for $859 across 6 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Ole Schwalbe paintings typically sell for $1,477–$3,988 (the middle half of 32 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 | 27 | $208†‡ | $1,248 | 77.8% | 2026-06-02 |
| Paintings | 84 | $2,221†‡ | $18,232 | 64.3% | 2023-08-15 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $859† | $1,842 | 46.2% | 2012-11-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $4,905† | $8,258† | 66.7% | 2011-12-27 |
| Photography | 1 | $5,735† | $5,735† | — | 2005-01-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $9,517† | $18,232 | — | 2015-04-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ole Schwalbe's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (27 lots) median $208 with 77.8% sell-through. Paintings (84 lots) median $2,221, record $18,232. A typical Ole Schwalbe painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $9,517.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $224–$692†‡ | $335†‡ | $1,248 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $154–$209†‡ | $204†‡ | $493† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 13 | $957–$2,030† | $1,535† | $5,893† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $1,477–$3,988†‡ | $2,221†‡ | $18,232 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $4,399–$7,496† | $6,053† | $9,034 |
† 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 | 2006 | $18,232 |
| Paintings | 1997 | $10,000† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $8,258† |
| Photography | 2005 | $5,735† |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1,842 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1,682 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $1,552† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,248 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ole Schwalbe worth?
Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ole Schwalbe work is $1,593. The median Ole Schwalbe painting sells for $2,221 across 54 lots. The median Ole Schwalbe print sells for $208 across 21 lots. The median Ole Schwalbe work on paper sells for $859 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ole Schwalbe paintings typically sell for $1,477–$3,988 (the middle half of 32 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 Ole Schwalbe painting?
Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ole Schwalbe painting is $2,221. 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 Ole Schwalbe's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ole Schwalbe painting is $18,232.
What is the average price of a Ole Schwalbe print?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ole Schwalbe print is $208. 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 Ole Schwalbe's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ole Schwalbe print is $1,248.
What is the average price of a Ole Schwalbe work on paper?
Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ole Schwalbe work on paper is $859. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ole Schwalbe's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ole Schwalbe work on paper is $1,842.
What is the average price of a medium Ole Schwalbe painting?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ole Schwalbe painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,221, 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 Ole Schwalbe painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ole Schwalbe painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,535, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ole Schwalbe's auction record?
Ole Schwalbe's auction record is $18,232, set in 2006.
See the full Ole Schwalbe record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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