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# Siri Derkert (1888–1973)

## What is Siri Derkert’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 92 auction results for Siri Derkert at 13 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,978 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,501–$3,510, n=5). The auction record is $14,000 for Sara (1994, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sara | Mixed media | $14,000 | Bukowskis | Apr 1994 |
| 2 | Barnporträtt med blåklint | Duk | $8,444 | Bukowskis | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Kvinnohuvud | Metal | $5,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 4 | Liten flicka | Akvarell | $5,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 5 | Utsikt fran atelje | Oil on panel | $4,000 | Bukowskis | Dec 1994 |
| 6 | Bofjärden, 1932 | Blandteknik | $3,510 | Bukowskis | May 2025 |
| 7 | Flickan vid bordet, 1939 | Olja på pannå | $2,978 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 8 | Sara | Akvarell och gouache på papp | $2,120 | Bukowskis | Nov 2017 |
| 9 | Sittande modell | Blandteknik på papper | $1,501 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Liv | Papper | $1,465 | Bukowskis | Nov 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $1,501 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $3,755 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,120 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 92 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Siri Derkert is a Swedish artist with 109 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $980. 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 Siri Derkert sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,727 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Siri Derkert work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Siri Derkert work worth?

Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Siri Derkert work is $980.

The median Siri Derkert painting sells for $2,142 across 22 lots.

The median Siri Derkert print sells for $548 across 18 lots.

The median Siri Derkert work on paper sells for $478 across 13 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 | 19 | $548†‡ | $2,646‡ | 94.7% | 2026-06-09 |
| Paintings | 24 | $2,142†‡ | $173,065‡ | 91.7% | 2026-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $478‡ | $5,000 | 81.3% | 2025-04-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $1,029‡ | $5,000 | 85.7% | 2024-12-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $14,000†‡ | $173,065‡ | — | 2025-11-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Siri Derkert's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (19 lots) median $548 with 94.7% sell-through. Paintings (24 lots) median $2,142, record $173,065. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Siri Derkert painting sells for around 3.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $14,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $103–$1,496‡ | $623‡ | $2,646‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $248–$672†‡ | $479†‡ | $1,465 |

† 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) | 10 | $1,478–$3,314‡ | $2,131‡ | $8,444 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $2,004–$10,060†‡ | $2,768†‡ | $173,065‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 8 | $221–$595‡ | $384‡ | $1,967‡ |

‡ 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 | 2018 | $173,065‡ |
| Paintings | 1996 | $24,000† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1993 | $5,000 |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $5,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $2,646‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,205‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $1,496‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $1,410‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 Siri Derkert worth?

Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Siri Derkert work is $980. The median Siri Derkert painting sells for $2,142 across 22 lots. The median Siri Derkert print sells for $548 across 18 lots. The median Siri Derkert work on paper sells for $478 across 13 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 Siri Derkert painting?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Siri Derkert painting is $2,142. 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 Siri Derkert's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Siri Derkert painting is $173,065. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Siri Derkert print?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Siri Derkert print is $548. 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 Siri Derkert's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Siri Derkert print is $2,646. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Siri Derkert work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Siri Derkert work on paper is $478. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Siri Derkert's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Siri Derkert work on paper is $5,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Siri Derkert print?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Siri Derkert print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $479, 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 medium Siri Derkert painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Siri Derkert painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,768, 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 Siri Derkert's auction record?

Siri Derkert's auction record is $173,065, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Siri Derkert auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/siri-derkert (updated 2026-11-02).

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.