Pelle Swedlund (1865–1947)
What is Pelle Swedlund’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 38 auction results for Pelle Swedlund at 5 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,265 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,161–$6,318, n=13). The auction record is $12,636 for Sommarkväll i Visby (2026, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sommarkväll i Visby | Olja på duk | $12,636 | Bukowskis | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Skymningslandskap, 1894 | Olja på duk | $8,078 | Bukowskis | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Sommarnatt i skärgården | Olja på duk | $7,389 | Bukowskis | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Porten, Gripsholm | Olja på duk | $6,318 | Bukowskis | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Torghandel, skymningsmotiv från Riddarholmskyrkan, Stockholm, 1914 | Olja på duk | $5,824 | Bukowskis | Dec 2019 |
| 6 | Sankt Göran och draken | Duk | $5,473 | Bukowskis | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | Kvinna vid solnedgång | Olja på pannå | $5,385 | Bukowskis | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Solen går ned ("The sun goes down"), Lake Bolsena | Olja på pannå | $5,265 | Bukowskis | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Karl XII:s torg | Olja på duk | $4,994 | Bukowskis | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | Motiv från Brügge | Olja på duk | $4,434 | Bukowskis | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $5,129 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $5,265 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $4,714 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 38 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Pelle Swedlund is an artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,214. 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 Swedlund sold in 2026 for $6,318, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Pelle Swedlund record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Pelle Swedlund on OpeningBid →What is a Pelle Swedlund work worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pelle Swedlund work is $2,214.
The median Pelle Swedlund painting sells for $2,526 across 35 lots.
The median Pelle Swedlund work on paper sells for $50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $2,526‡ | $12,636 | 97.2% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $50‡ | $50‡ | — | 2026-01-20 |
‡ 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) | 14 | $794–$4,899‡ | $2,049‡ | $12,636 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $1,355–$4,574‡ | $2,659‡ | $7,389 |
‡ 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 | 2026 | $12,636 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $8,078 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $50‡ |
‡ 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 Pelle Swedlund worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pelle Swedlund work is $2,214. The median Pelle Swedlund painting sells for $2,526 across 35 lots. The median Pelle Swedlund work on paper sells for $50 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 Pelle Swedlund painting?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pelle Swedlund painting is $2,526. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Pelle Swedlund's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pelle Swedlund painting is $12,636.
What is the average price of a medium Pelle Swedlund painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Pelle Swedlund painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,659, 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 Pelle Swedlund painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Pelle Swedlund painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,049, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Pelle Swedlund's auction record?
Pelle Swedlund's auction record is $12,636, set in 2026.
See the full Pelle Swedlund record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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