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# Pelle Åberg (1909–1964)

## What is Pelle Åberg’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 170 auction results for Pelle Åberg at 19 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,790 including buyer’s premium (middle half $803–$3,465, n=6). The auction record is $7,629 for Cellospelande clown (2014, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cellospelande clown | Pannå | $7,629 | Bukowskis | Oct 2014 |
| 2 | PELLE ÅBERG. Kvinna i hängmatta. | Olja på pannå | $6,787 | Stockholms Auktionsverk | Aug 2026 |
| 3 | Flicka i hatt | Duk | $4,441 | Bukowskis | Apr 2014 |
| 4 | PELLE ÅBERG. Kvinna i blomsterprydd hatt. | Olja på pannå | $3,709 | Stockholms Auktionsverk | Aug 2026 |
| 5 | PELLE ÅBERG. Kvinna med cigarett. | Olja på pannå | $2,733 | Stockholms Auktionsverk | Aug 2026 |
| 6 | Kvinna vid bord | Pannå | $2,620 | Bukowskis | May 2024 |
| 7 | Två kvinnor på cafe | Pannå | $1,123 | Bukowskis | May 2024 |
| 8 | Street Musician | Oil on panel | $848 | Bukowskis | Aug 2026 |
| 9 | Gatumusikanter | Oljemålning på pannå | $788 | Stockholms Auktionsverk | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Cottage, 1943 | Cottage signed 'Pelle Åberg' (lower right); inscribed and dated 1943 to the reverse oil on canvas laid to board | $384 | Cheffins Fine Art | May 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $1,123 |


Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 170 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Pelle Åberg is a French artist with 189 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,030. 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 Pelle Åberg is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,609; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Pelle Åberg work worth?

Across 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pelle Åberg work is $1,030.

The median Pelle Åberg painting sells for $1,030 across 141 lots.

The median Pelle Åberg work on paper sells for $96 across 13 lots.

The median Pelle Åberg print sells for $103 across 4 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Pelle Åberg paintings typically sell for $373–$1,833 (the middle half of 83 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Pelle Åberg paintings typically sell for $407–$2,435 (the middle half of 50 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 | 5 | $103‡ | $198‡ | 80% | 2025-02-23 |
| Paintings | 184 | $1,030‡ | $11,025‡ | 76.6% | 2026-08-20 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $96‡ | $2,205‡ | 81.3% | 2026-07-31 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $6,787‡ | $11,025‡ | — | 2026-08-30 |

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

Pelle Åberg's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $103 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (184 lots) median $1,030, record $11,025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Pelle Åberg painting sells for around 10× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $6,787.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 83 | $373–$1,833‡ | $850‡ | $11,025‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 50 | $407–$2,435‡ | $1,213‡ | $9,193‡ |

‡ 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) | 11 | $48–$136‡ | $78‡ | $317‡ |

‡ 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 | 2023 | $11,025‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $9,193‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,205‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $364‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $198‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $170‡ |

‡ 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 Pelle Åberg worth?

Across 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pelle Åberg work is $1,030. The median Pelle Åberg painting sells for $1,030 across 141 lots. The median Pelle Åberg work on paper sells for $96 across 13 lots. The median Pelle Åberg print sells for $103 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Pelle Åberg paintings typically sell for $373–$1,833 (the middle half of 83 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Pelle Åberg paintings typically sell for $407–$2,435 (the middle half of 50 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 Pelle Åberg painting?

Based on 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pelle Åberg painting is $1,030. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Pelle Åberg's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Pelle Åberg painting is $11,025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Pelle Åberg work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pelle Åberg work on paper is $96. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Pelle Åberg's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Pelle Åberg work on paper is $2,205. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Pelle Åberg painting?

Based on 83 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Pelle Åberg painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $850, 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 medium Pelle Åberg painting?

Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Pelle Åberg painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,213, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Pelle Åberg's auction record?

Pelle Åberg's auction record is $11,025, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Pelle Åberg auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/pelle-aberg (updated 2026-11-03).

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.