Sigvard Bernadotte (1907–2002)
What is Sigvard Bernadotte’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 187 auction results for Sigvard Bernadotte at 34 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,489 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,680–$3,805, n=6). The auction record is $90,000 for Bernadotte (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bernadotte | Silver | $90,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| 2 | half-pile carpet, 1940 | Rugs | $42,500 | Wright | Jun 2013 |
| 3 | Rare half-pile carpet, 1907 | Rugs | $23,750 | Wright | Jun 2014 |
| 4 | Bernadotte Flatware Service, No. 9 | Silver, wood | $21,250 | Sotheby's | Mar 2011 |
| 5 | Vitsippa, 1950 | Carpet | $12,600 | Christie's | Dec 2023 |
| 6 | Bernadotte silverware, 1939 | Silver | $11,875 | Wright | Dec 2020 |
| 7 | Seven Piece Cocktail Set, 1907 | Silver | $11,475 | Bonhams | Mar 2022 |
| 8 | Bernadotte flatware service, 1939 | Chrome steel | $10,080 | Wright | Mar 2023 |
| 9 | Tegel | Rölakan | $9,349 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | Dec 2007 |
| 10 | Bernadotte cutlery set, 1945-1977 | Silver | $8,204 | Bukowskis | Oct 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 50 | $4,427 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $4,060 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $1,687 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 187 results from 34 houses · How we compute these figures
Sigvard Bernadotte is a Swedish artist with 185 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,545. 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 Sigvard Bernadotte sold in 2026 for $2,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 138 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sigvard Bernadotte work is $1,545.
The median Sigvard Bernadotte print sells for $47 across 12 lots.
The median Sigvard Bernadotte work on paper sells for $373 across 4 lots.
The median Sigvard Bernadotte painting sells for $203 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 14 | $47‡ | $58‡ | 85.7% | 2026-03-22 |
| Paintings | 1 | $203‡ | $203‡ | — | 2014-02-18 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $373‡ | $1,146‡ | — | 2026-07-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $20,872‡ | $90,000 | — | 2023-12-07 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sigvard Bernadotte's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $47 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $203, record $203. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Sigvard Bernadotte painting sells for around 4.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $20,872.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $43–$58‡ | $55‡ | $172 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,146‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $521‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $203‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $172 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $58‡ |
‡ 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 Sigvard Bernadotte worth?
Across 138 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sigvard Bernadotte work is $1,545. The median Sigvard Bernadotte print sells for $47 across 12 lots. The median Sigvard Bernadotte work on paper sells for $373 across 4 lots. The median Sigvard Bernadotte painting sells for $203 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 Sigvard Bernadotte print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sigvard Bernadotte print is $47. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Sigvard Bernadotte's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sigvard Bernadotte print is $58. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Sigvard Bernadotte's auction record?
Sigvard Bernadotte's auction record is $90,000, set in 2007.
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