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# HERMELIN, OLOF (1827–1913)

HERMELIN, OLOF is a Swedish artist with 114 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,115. 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 HERMELIN, OLOF sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $1,475 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a HERMELIN, OLOF work worth?

Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a HERMELIN, OLOF work is $1,115.

The median HERMELIN, OLOF painting sells for $1,256 across 73 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) HERMELIN, OLOF paintings typically sell for $846–$4,665 (the middle half of 48 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) HERMELIN, OLOF paintings typically sell for $539–$1,519 (the middle half of 20 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 | 108 | $1,256†‡ | $40,000 | 67.6% | 2025-03-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $35,000 | $40,000 | — | 1993-11-24 |

† 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) | 20 | $539–$1,519†‡ | $818†‡ | $21,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 48 | $846–$4,665†‡ | $1,349†‡ | $40,000 |

† 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 | 1993 | $40,000 |
| Paintings | 1993 | $38,000 |

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 HERMELIN, OLOF worth?

Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a HERMELIN, OLOF work is $1,115. The median HERMELIN, OLOF painting sells for $1,256 across 73 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) HERMELIN, OLOF paintings typically sell for $846–$4,665 (the middle half of 48 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) HERMELIN, OLOF paintings typically sell for $539–$1,519 (the middle half of 20 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 HERMELIN, OLOF painting?

Based on 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a HERMELIN, OLOF painting is $1,256. 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 HERMELIN, OLOF's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a HERMELIN, OLOF painting is $40,000.

### What is the average price of a medium HERMELIN, OLOF painting?

Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium HERMELIN, OLOF painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,349, 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 HERMELIN, OLOF painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small HERMELIN, OLOF painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $818, 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 HERMELIN, OLOF's auction record?

HERMELIN, OLOF's auction record is $40,000, set in 1993.

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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, “HERMELIN, OLOF auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/olof-hermelin (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.