> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/oscar-reutersvard · updated 2026-11-02

# Oscar Reutersvärd (1915–2002)

Oscar Reutersvärd is a Swedish artist with 273 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $119. 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 Oscar Reutersvärd sold in 2026 for $529, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Oscar Reutersvärd work worth?

Across 184 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oscar Reutersvärd work is $119.

The median Oscar Reutersvärd print sells for $73 across 333 lots.

The median Oscar Reutersvärd work on paper sells for $147 across 57 lots.

The median Oscar Reutersvärd sculpture sells for $908 across 24 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Oscar Reutersvärd prints typically sell for $60–$158 (the middle half of 176 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Oscar Reutersvärd prints typically sell for $32–$76 (the middle half of 148 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 | 349 | $73‡ | $1,010‡ | 95.4% | 2026-08-29 |
| Paintings | 20 | $1,324‡ | $2,088‡ | 50% | 2024-02-21 |
| Works on Paper | 66 | $147†‡ | $531‡ | 86.4% | 2026-07-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 34 | $908‡ | $3,328‡ | 70.6% | 2026-02-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 22 | $1,324‡ | $3,328‡ | — | 2024-05-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Oscar Reutersvärd's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (349 lots) median $73 with 95.4% sell-through. Paintings (20 lots) median $1,324, record $2,088. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Oscar Reutersvärd painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 22 lots) the median is $1,324.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 148 | $32–$76‡ | $39‡ | $1,010‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 176 | $60–$158‡ | $98‡ | $528‡ |

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $368–$1,569‡ | $1,308‡ | $2,088‡ |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $105–$183‡ | $131‡ | $491‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $151–$357†‡ | $206†‡ | $531‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $714–$1,423‡ | $938‡ | $2,645 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $855–$2,581‡ | $960‡ | $3,328‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $3,328‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $3,113‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $2,088‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,902‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,010‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $606‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $531‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $500† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 Oscar Reutersvärd worth?

Across 184 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oscar Reutersvärd work is $119. The median Oscar Reutersvärd print sells for $73 across 333 lots. The median Oscar Reutersvärd work on paper sells for $147 across 57 lots. The median Oscar Reutersvärd sculpture sells for $908 across 24 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Oscar Reutersvärd prints typically sell for $60–$158 (the middle half of 176 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Oscar Reutersvärd prints typically sell for $32–$76 (the middle half of 148 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 Oscar Reutersvärd print?

Based on 333 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oscar Reutersvärd print is $73. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Oscar Reutersvärd's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Oscar Reutersvärd print is $1,010. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Oscar Reutersvärd work on paper?

Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oscar Reutersvärd work on paper is $147. 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 Oscar Reutersvärd's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Oscar Reutersvärd work on paper is $531. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Oscar Reutersvärd sculpture?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oscar Reutersvärd sculpture is $908. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Oscar Reutersvärd's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Oscar Reutersvärd sculpture is $3,328. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Oscar Reutersvärd print?

Based on 176 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Oscar Reutersvärd print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $98, 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 small Oscar Reutersvärd print?

Based on 148 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Oscar Reutersvärd print (small (under 50 cm)) is $39, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Oscar Reutersvärd's auction record?

Oscar Reutersvärd's auction record is $3,328, set in 2021. 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, “Oscar Reutersvärd auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/oscar-reutersvard (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.
