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# Olof Arborelius (1842–1915)

Olof Arborelius is a Swedish artist with 108 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $677. 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 Olof Arborelius is recorded as sold in 2025 for $869; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Olof Arborelius work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Olof Arborelius work worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olof Arborelius work is $677.

The median Olof Arborelius painting sells for $564 across 78 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Olof Arborelius paintings typically sell for $350–$1,258 (the middle half of 42 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Olof Arborelius paintings typically sell for $154–$414 (the middle half of 24 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 110 | $564†‡ | $40,000 | 70.9% | 2026-09-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $20,000‡ | $40,000 | — | 2014-03-18 |

† 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) | 24 | $154–$414‡ | $269‡ | $2,703‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 42 | $350–$1,258†‡ | $768†‡ | $40,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $1,675–$4,827†‡ | $4,358†‡ | $29,000 |

† 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 | $40,000 |
| Paintings | 1994 | $29,000 |

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 Olof Arborelius worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olof Arborelius work is $677. The median Olof Arborelius painting sells for $564 across 78 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Olof Arborelius paintings typically sell for $350–$1,258 (the middle half of 42 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Olof Arborelius paintings typically sell for $154–$414 (the middle half of 24 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 Olof Arborelius painting?

Based on 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olof Arborelius painting is $564. 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 Olof Arborelius's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Olof Arborelius painting is $40,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Olof Arborelius painting?

Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Olof Arborelius painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $768, 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 Olof Arborelius painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Olof Arborelius painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $269, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Olof Arborelius's auction record?

Olof Arborelius's auction record is $40,000, set in 1994.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.