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# Sven Markelius (1889–1972)

Sven Markelius is a Swedish artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,401. 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 Sven Markelius sold in 2026 for $2,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sven Markelius work worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sven Markelius work is $2,401.

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 | 1 | — | — | — | 2018-06-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $7,134 | $11,321 | — | 2016-06-02 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Sven Markelius worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sven Markelius work is $2,401. 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 Sven Markelius's auction record?

Sven Markelius's auction record is $11,321, set in 2006.

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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, “Sven Markelius auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sven-markelius (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.