Olof Arén (b. 1918)
Olof Arén is an artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $194. 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 Arén sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $217 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Olof Arén on OpeningBid →What is a Olof Arén work worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olof Arén work is $194.
The median Olof Arén painting sells for $247 across 12 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 | 15 | $247‡ | $1,762 | 80% | 2026-07-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,762 | $3,125 | — | 1993-10-30 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $171–$623‡ | $288‡ | $1,762 |
‡ 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 | 1992 | $1,762 |
| Paintings | 1992 | $768 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Olof Arén worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olof Arén work is $194. The median Olof Arén painting sells for $247 across 12 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 Arén painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olof Arén painting is $247. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Olof Arén's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Olof Arén painting is $1,762.
What is the average price of a medium Olof Arén painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Olof Arén painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $288, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Olof Arén's auction record?
Olof Arén's auction record is $3,125, set in 1993.
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