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# Philip von Schantz (1928–1998)

## What is Philip von Schantz’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 286 auction results for Philip von Schantz at 24 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,344 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,594–$6,060, n=12). The auction record is $16,000 for Do och Jag (1993, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Do och Jag, 1987 | Akvarell | $16,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 2 | Redcurrants, 1981 | Watercolour on paper | $13,230 | Bukowskis | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | en tennisboll | Oil/panel | $11,000 | Bukowskis | Apr 1994 |
| 4 | Ärgkvartett, 1894 | Duk | $8,652 | Bukowskis | Apr 2016 |
| 5 | Utan titel, 1873 | Olja på duk | $6,913 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 6 | Motiv från Väddö kanal, 1891 | Olja på duk | $6,381 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 7 | SCHANTZ, PHILIP VON (1928) | Oil/canvas | $6,200 | Bukowskis | Apr 1994 |
| 8 | Stilleben med potatisar, 1886 | Duk | $5,953 | Bukowskis | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Björkstammar, 1979 | Duk | $5,805 | Bukowskis | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Sutare I, -79 | Oil on canvas | $3,391 | Bukowskis | Aug 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $4,598 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $5,879 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,808 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 286 results from 24 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Philip von Schantz is a Sverige artist with 363 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $737. 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 Philip von Schantz sold in 2026 for $763, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Philip von Schantz work worth?

Across 219 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip von Schantz work is $737.

The median Philip von Schantz print sells for $359 across 183 lots.

The median Philip von Schantz painting sells for $3,208 across 65 lots.

The median Philip von Schantz work on paper sells for $348 across 20 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Philip von Schantz prints typically sell for $233–$932 (the middle half of 131 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Philip von Schantz prints typically sell for $59–$248 (the middle half of 47 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 | 187 | $359†‡ | $4,352‡ | 97.9% | 2026-07-31 |
| Paintings | 96 | $3,208‡ | $45,548‡ | 67.7% | 2026-08-20 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $348‡ | $16,000 | 87% | 2024-11-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $8,652‡ | $45,548‡ | — | 2026-10-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Philip von Schantz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (187 lots) median $359 with 97.9% sell-through. Paintings (96 lots) median $3,208, record $45,548. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Philip von Schantz painting sells for around 8.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $8,652.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $59–$248‡ | $112‡ | $791‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 131 | $233–$932†‡ | $497†‡ | $4,352‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $673–$3,665‡ | $1,863‡ | $11,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $2,217–$5,805‡ | $3,297‡ | $45,548‡ |

‡ 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) | 13 | $97–$518‡ | $137‡ | $5,885‡ |

‡ 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 | 2022 | $45,548‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $18,402‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $16,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $8,641‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $4,352‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $3,943‡ |

‡ 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 Philip von Schantz worth?

Across 219 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip von Schantz work is $737. The median Philip von Schantz print sells for $359 across 183 lots. The median Philip von Schantz painting sells for $3,208 across 65 lots. The median Philip von Schantz work on paper sells for $348 across 20 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Philip von Schantz prints typically sell for $233–$932 (the middle half of 131 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Philip von Schantz prints typically sell for $59–$248 (the middle half of 47 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 Philip von Schantz print?

Based on 183 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philip von Schantz print is $359. 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 Philip von Schantz's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Philip von Schantz print is $4,352. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Philip von Schantz painting?

Based on 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philip von Schantz painting is $3,208. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Philip von Schantz's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Philip von Schantz painting is $45,548. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Philip von Schantz work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philip von Schantz work on paper is $348. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Philip von Schantz's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Philip von Schantz work on paper is $16,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Philip von Schantz print?

Based on 131 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Philip von Schantz print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $497, 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 small Philip von Schantz print?

Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Philip von Schantz print (small (under 50 cm)) is $112, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Philip von Schantz's auction record?

Philip von Schantz's auction record is $45,548, set in 2022. 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, “Philip von Schantz auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/philip-von-schantz (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.