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# Tom Cullberg (b. 1972)

## What is Tom Cullberg’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 15 auction results for Tom Cullberg at 2 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $569 including buyer’s premium (middle half $388–$658, n=11). The auction record is $783 for Tom Cullberg (Sweden/South Africa, 1972 - ), Forever (2026, Russell Kaplan Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Cullberg (Sweden/South Africa, 1972 - ), Forever, 1999 | Oil on canvas | $783 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 2 | Tom Cullberg (Sweden/South Africa, 1972 - ), Car, 2004 | Oil on canvas | $712 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 3 | Tom Cullberg (Sweden/South Africa, 1972 - ), The Catch, 2007 | Oil on board | $712 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 4 | Tom Cullberg (Sweden/South Africa, 1972 - ), Adoration, 2007 | Oil on board | $605 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 5 | Tom Cullberg (Sweden/South Africa, 1972 - ), Practice Takes Practice, 2007 | Oil on canvas | $569 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 6 | Tom Cullberg (Sweden/South Africa, 1972 - ), Sea Side, 2002 | Oil on canvas | $569 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 7 | Tom Cullberg (Sweden/South Africa, 1972 - ), Beach Gang I, 2007 | Oil on board | $391 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 8 | Tom Cullberg (Sweden/South Africa, 1972 - ), Talks About Boys, 2007 | Oil on board | $391 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 9 | Tom Cullberg (Sweden/South Africa, 1972 - ), From the Terrace | Oil on canvas | $385 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | Tom Cullberg (Sweden/South Africa, 1972 - ), Night Mercedes, 2006 | Oil on board | $342 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $569 |
| Other | 5 | $391 |


Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 15 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Tom Cullberg is a Swedish/South African artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $569.

A work by Tom Cullberg sold in 2026 for $712, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tom Cullberg work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Cullberg work is $569.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | — | 2020-02-15 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | — | 2020-02-05 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Tom Cullberg worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Cullberg work is $569. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Tom Cullberg's auction record?

Tom Cullberg's auction record is $783, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Tom Cullberg auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tom-cullberg (updated 2026-11-03).

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.