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# Per Ekström (1844–1935)

## What is Per Ekström’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 148 auction results for Per Ekström at 5 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,953 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,619–$3,622, n=8). The auction record is $68,000 for Glittrande hav (1993, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glittrande hav | Oil/canvas | $68,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 2 | Soldis over Alvaret | Oil/canvas | $62,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 3 | Skymning pa Alvaret | Oil/canvas | $56,000 | Bukowskis | May 1994 |
| 4 | l ndsk gard i solnedgang | Oil/canvas | $56,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 5 | eftermiddagssol over glittrande vatten | Oil/canvas | $50,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 6 | Sankmarker | Oil on canvas | $35,000 | Bukowskis | May 1994 |
| 7 | Sol over sjo | Oil on canvas on panel | $35,000 | Bukowskis | May 1994 |
| 8 | Franskt landskap i kv llssol | Oil/canvas | $17,000 | Bukowskis | May 1994 |
| 9 | Vinterlandskap | Olja på duk | $8,454 | Bukowskis | Jun 2021 |
| 10 | Sun setting over the sea, 1898 | Painting | $6,027 | Bukowskis | May 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $4,219 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $4,036 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 148 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Per Ekström is a Swedish artist with 258 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,953. 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 Per Ekström sold in 2026 for $4,633, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Per Ekström work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Per Ekström work worth?

Across 148 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Per Ekström work is $2,953.

The median Per Ekström painting sells for $3,104 across 136 lots.

The median Per Ekström work on paper sells for $86 across 3 lots.

The median Per Ekström print sells for $554 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Per Ekström paintings typically sell for $1,733–$4,207 (the middle half of 72 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Per Ekström paintings typically sell for $3,001–$6,915 (the middle half of 21 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 | 1 | $554‡ | $554‡ | — | 2020-09-15 |
| Paintings | 226 | $3,104†‡ | $68,000 | 60.2% | 2026-06-11 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $86‡ | $1,096‡ | 75% | 2017-12-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $56,000 | $68,000 | — | 1994-05-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Per Ekström's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $554. Paintings (226 lots) median $3,104, record $68,000. A typical Per Ekström painting sells for around 5.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $56,000.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $669–$2,819†‡ | $1,171†‡ | $21,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 72 | $1,733–$4,207†‡ | $3,026†‡ | $68,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $3,001–$6,915‡ | $3,917‡ | $35,000 |

† 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 | $68,000 |
| Paintings | 1993 | $62,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,096‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $554‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $86‡ |

‡ 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 Per Ekström worth?

Across 148 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Per Ekström work is $2,953. The median Per Ekström painting sells for $3,104 across 136 lots. The median Per Ekström work on paper sells for $86 across 3 lots. The median Per Ekström print sells for $554 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Per Ekström paintings typically sell for $1,733–$4,207 (the middle half of 72 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Per Ekström paintings typically sell for $3,001–$6,915 (the middle half of 21 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 Per Ekström painting?

Based on 136 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Per Ekström painting is $3,104. 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 Per Ekström's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Per Ekström painting is $68,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Per Ekström painting?

Based on 72 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Per Ekström painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,026, 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 large Per Ekström painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Per Ekström painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $3,917, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Per Ekström's auction record?

Per Ekström's auction record is $68,000, set in 1993.

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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, “Per Ekström auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/per-ekstrom (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.