> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/siri-rathsman · updated 2026-11-02

# Siri Rathsman (1895–1974)

Siri Rathsman is a Swedish artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $540. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Siri Rathsman sold in 2025 for $1,900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Siri Rathsman work worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Siri Rathsman work is $540.

The median Siri Rathsman painting sells for $834 across 28 lots.

The median Siri Rathsman print sells for $68 across 20 lots.

The median Siri Rathsman work on paper sells for $221 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 21 | $68‡ | $206‡ | 95.2% | 2026-08-01 |
| Paintings | 33 | $834‡ | $29,645‡ | 84.8% | 2025-11-18 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $221‡ | $302‡ | — | 2025-11-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $109 | $109 | — | 1991-10-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $3,463‡ | $29,645‡ | — | 2023-11-07 |

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

Siri Rathsman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (21 lots) median $68 with 95.2% sell-through. Paintings (33 lots) median $834, record $29,645. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Siri Rathsman painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $3,463.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $37–$91‡ | $74‡ | $180‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $32–$127‡ | $56‡ | $206‡ |

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $501–$1,559‡ | $834‡ | $2,345‡ |

‡ 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 | 2023 | $29,645‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $2,345‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $302‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $206‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $180‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $140‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1991 | $109 |

‡ 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 Rathsman worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Siri Rathsman work is $540. The median Siri Rathsman painting sells for $834 across 28 lots. The median Siri Rathsman print sells for $68 across 20 lots. The median Siri Rathsman work on paper sells for $221 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Siri Rathsman painting?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Siri Rathsman painting is $834. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Siri Rathsman's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Siri Rathsman painting is $29,645. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Siri Rathsman print is $68. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Siri Rathsman's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Siri Rathsman print is $206. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Siri Rathsman painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Siri Rathsman painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $834, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Siri Rathsman print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $56, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Siri Rathsman's auction record?

Siri Rathsman's auction record is $29,645, set in 2023. 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 Rathsman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/siri-rathsman (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.