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# Olle Bærtling (1911–1981)

## What is Olle Bærtling’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 140 auction results for Olle Bærtling at 6 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,206 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,520–$4,126, n=60). The auction record is $85,082 for NULY (2026, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NULY, 1955 | Olja på duk | $85,082 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 2 | Hexagonal II | Oil on canvas | $66,833 | Sotheby's | Jun 2013 |
| 3 | KIAR, 1974 | Duk | $63,807 | Bukowskis | Oct 2014 |
| 4 | KSIA, 1976 | Duk | $59,107 | Bukowskis | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | SYAMAK, 1964 | Duk | $58,019 | Bukowskis | May 2024 |
| 6 | YUYA, 1969 | Duk | $34,624 | Bukowskis | May 2024 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ogri, 1959–61 | Screenprint | $15,863 | Bukowskis | Aug 2026 |
| 2 | The Angles of Baertling, 1968 | Screenprint in colors | $13,860 | Wright | Aug 2023 |
| 3 | Deny, 1961 | Screenprint | $13,552 | Bukowskis | Aug 2026 |
| 4 | Agu, 1961 | Screenprint | $12,712 | Bukowskis | Aug 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $59,107 |
| Other | 15 | $2,684 |
| Prints | 55 | $1,838 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $58,019 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $3,627 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $1,714 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 140 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Olle Bærtling is a Swedish artist with 222 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $2,206. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Olle Bærtling sold in 2026 for $3,207, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Olle Bærtling work worth?

Across 140 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olle Bærtling work is $2,206.

The median Olle Bærtling print sells for $2,206 across 104 lots.

The median Olle Bærtling painting sells for $59,107 across 17 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Olle Bærtling prints typically sell for $1,219–$2,478 (the middle half of 49 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Olle Bærtling prints typically sell for $2,389–$4,938 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 105 | $2,206‡ | $15,863 | — | 2026-09-10 |
| Paintings | 28 | $59,107‡ | $105,936‡ | 60.7% | 2026-05-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2023-05-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $65,320‡ | $105,936‡ | — | 2026-05-20 |

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

Olle Bærtling's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (105 lots) median $2,206. Paintings (28 lots) median $59,107, record $105,936. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Olle Bærtling painting sells for around 27× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $65,320.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 49 | $1,219–$2,478‡ | $1,628‡ | $13,860 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $2,389–$4,938‡ | $3,124‡ | $15,863 |

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $58,835–$78,216‡ | $65,320‡ | $105,936‡ |

‡ 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 | 2020 | $105,936‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $85,082 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $15,863 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $13,860 |

‡ 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 Olle Bærtling worth?

Across 140 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olle Bærtling work is $2,206. The median Olle Bærtling print sells for $2,206 across 104 lots. The median Olle Bærtling painting sells for $59,107 across 17 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Olle Bærtling prints typically sell for $1,219–$2,478 (the middle half of 49 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Olle Bærtling prints typically sell for $2,389–$4,938 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Olle Bærtling print?

Based on 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olle Bærtling print is $2,206. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Olle Bærtling's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Olle Bærtling print is $15,863.

### What is the average price of a Olle Bærtling painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olle Bærtling painting is $59,107. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Olle Bærtling's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Olle Bærtling painting is $105,936. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Olle Bærtling print?

Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Olle Bærtling print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,628, 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 Olle Bærtling print?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Olle Bærtling print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,124, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Olle Bærtling's auction record?

Olle Bærtling's auction record is $105,936, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Olle Bærtling auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/olle-baertling-2 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.