NILSON, SEVERIN (1846–1918)
NILSON, SEVERIN is a Swedish artist with 157 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $406. 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 NILSON, SEVERIN sold in 2026 for $466, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a NILSON, SEVERIN work is $406.
The median NILSON, SEVERIN painting sells for $407 across 108 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) NILSON, SEVERIN paintings typically sell for $274–$829 (the middle half of 69 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) NILSON, SEVERIN paintings typically sell for $267–$845 (the middle half of 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 147 | $407†‡ | $3,894‡ | 73.5% | 2025-04-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $3,007‡ | $3,894‡ | — | 2021-03-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 30 | $267–$845‡ | $395‡ | $2,976‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 69 | $274–$829†‡ | $408†‡ | $3,894‡ |
† 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 | 2021 | $3,894‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $3,550‡ |
‡ 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 NILSON, SEVERIN worth?
Across 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a NILSON, SEVERIN work is $406. The median NILSON, SEVERIN painting sells for $407 across 108 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) NILSON, SEVERIN paintings typically sell for $274–$829 (the middle half of 69 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) NILSON, SEVERIN paintings typically sell for $267–$845 (the middle half of 30 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 NILSON, SEVERIN painting?
Based on 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a NILSON, SEVERIN painting is $407. 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 NILSON, SEVERIN's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a NILSON, SEVERIN painting is $3,894. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium NILSON, SEVERIN painting?
Based on 69 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium NILSON, SEVERIN painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $408, 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 NILSON, SEVERIN painting?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small NILSON, SEVERIN painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $395, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is NILSON, SEVERIN's auction record?
NILSON, SEVERIN's auction record is $3,894, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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