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# Olle Nordberg (1905–1986)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 106 auction results for Olle Nordberg at 7 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $340 including buyer’s premium (middle half $252–$504, n=13). The auction record is $12,000 for NORDBERG, OLLE (1905-1986) (1994, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NORDBERG, OLLE (1905-1986), 1949 | Oil/canvas | $12,000 | Bukowskis | Apr 1994 |
| 2 | Paret Ute och Fingar, 1973 | Oil on panel | $11,000 | Bukowskis | Apr 1994 |
| 3 | Pa promenad i Fun sdalen, 1975 | Oil on panel | $9,800 | Bukowskis | Apr 1994 |
| 4 | NORDBERG, OLLE (1905-1986) | Oil on panel | $8,750 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | Oct 1993 |
| 5 | NORDBERG, OLLE (1905-1986), 1965 | Oil/panel | $8,000 | Bukowskis | Apr 1994 |
| 6 | Det foralskade paret, 1943 | Oil/panel | $2,463 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | Mar 1991 |
| 7 | Samtal med de gamla, 1956 | Oil/panel | $2,075 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | Mar 1992 |
| 8 | Vårvinter, 1966 | Olja på duk | $1,134 | Stockholms Auktionsverk | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Uppvaktning på födelsedagen, 1976 | Olja på pannå | $756 | Stockholms Auktionsverk | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Funäsdalen | Olja på duk | $504 | Stockholms Auktionsverk | Sep 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $504 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,420 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $466 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 106 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Olle Nordberg is a Swedish artist with 126 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $504. 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 Olle Nordberg sold in 2026 for $756, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Olle Nordberg work worth?

Across 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olle Nordberg work is $504.

The median Olle Nordberg painting sells for $504 across 88 lots.

The median Olle Nordberg sculpture sells for $468 across 8 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Olle Nordberg paintings typically sell for $224–$1,102 (the middle half of 43 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Olle Nordberg paintings typically sell for $123–$827 (the middle half of 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 104 | $504†‡ | $12,000 | 84.6% | 2026-09-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $468‡ | $2,021‡ | — | 2023-09-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $9,275‡ | $12,000 | — | 2023-09-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $123–$827†‡ | $345†‡ | $9,800 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $224–$1,102†‡ | $550†‡ | $12,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $1,200–$3,950‡ | $3,307‡ | $5,512‡ |

† 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 | 1994 | $12,000 |
| Paintings | 1994 | $11,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $2,021‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $1,378‡ |

‡ 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 Nordberg worth?

Across 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olle Nordberg work is $504. The median Olle Nordberg painting sells for $504 across 88 lots. The median Olle Nordberg sculpture sells for $468 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Olle Nordberg paintings typically sell for $224–$1,102 (the middle half of 43 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Olle Nordberg paintings typically sell for $123–$827 (the middle half of 33 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 Olle Nordberg painting?

Based on 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olle Nordberg painting is $504. 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 Olle Nordberg's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Olle Nordberg painting is $12,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Olle Nordberg painting?

Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Olle Nordberg painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $550, 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 Olle Nordberg painting?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Olle Nordberg painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $345, 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 Olle Nordberg's auction record?

Olle Nordberg's auction record is $12,000, set in 1994.

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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 Nordberg auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/olle-nordberg (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.