Ossian Elgström (1883–1950)
Ossian Elgström is a Swedish artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $273. 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 Ossian Elgström sold in 2026 for $1,689, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ossian Elgström work is $273.
The median Ossian Elgström print sells for $73 across 7 lots.
The median Ossian Elgström work on paper sells for $204 across 10 lots.
The median Ossian Elgström painting sells for $2,851 across 1 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 | 14 | $73‡ | $413‡ | 50% | 2026-05-18 |
| Paintings | 1 | $2,851‡ | $2,851‡ | — | 2019-08-27 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $204‡ | $1,689 | 90.9% | 2026-06-10 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ossian Elgström's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $73 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $2,851, record $2,851. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Ossian Elgström painting sells for around 39× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $57–$224‡ | $186‡ | $1,689 |
‡ 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 | 2019 | $2,851‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,689 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $514‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $413‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $248‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ossian Elgström worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ossian Elgström work is $273. The median Ossian Elgström print sells for $73 across 7 lots. The median Ossian Elgström work on paper sells for $204 across 10 lots. The median Ossian Elgström painting sells for $2,851 across 1 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 Ossian Elgström print?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ossian Elgström print is $73. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ossian Elgström's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ossian Elgström print is $413. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Ossian Elgström work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ossian Elgström work on paper is $204. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ossian Elgström's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ossian Elgström work on paper is $1,689.
What is Ossian Elgström's auction record?
Ossian Elgström's auction record is $2,851, set in 2019. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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