Ulf Wahlberg (b. 1938)
Ulf Wahlberg is an artist with 165 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,435. 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 Ulf Wahlberg sold in 2024 for $3,517, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 131 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ulf Wahlberg work is $1,435.
The median Ulf Wahlberg painting sells for $1,674 across 77 lots.
The median Ulf Wahlberg print sells for $53 across 39 lots.
The median Ulf Wahlberg work on paper sells for $2,451 across 28 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Ulf Wahlberg paintings typically sell for $897–$2,511 (the middle half of 51 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Ulf Wahlberg work on papers typically sell for $917–$2,630 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 | 50 | $53‡ | $559‡ | 78% | 2026-10-01 |
| Paintings | 92 | $1,674†‡ | $23,312‡ | 83.7% | 2025-08-19 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $2,451‡ | $7,173‡ | 93.3% | 2022-10-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $8,496‡ | $23,312‡ | — | 2021-02-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ulf Wahlberg's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (50 lots) median $53 with 78% sell-through. Paintings (92 lots) median $1,674, record $23,312. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Ulf Wahlberg painting sells for around 32× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $8,496.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $33–$56‡ | $39‡ | $125‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $32–$123‡ | $68‡ | $559‡ |
‡ 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) | 8 | $187–$897‡ | $396‡ | $2,391‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 51 | $897–$2,511†‡ | $1,554†‡ | $8,608‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $2,032–$4,423‡ | $2,989‡ | $23,312‡ |
† 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) | 22 | $917–$2,630‡ | $2,331‡ | $5,738‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,960–$3,796‡ | $2,989‡ | $7,173‡ |
‡ 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 | 2021 | $23,312‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $21,519‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $7,173‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $5,738‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $559‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $478‡ |
‡ 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 Ulf Wahlberg worth?
Across 131 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ulf Wahlberg work is $1,435. The median Ulf Wahlberg painting sells for $1,674 across 77 lots. The median Ulf Wahlberg print sells for $53 across 39 lots. The median Ulf Wahlberg work on paper sells for $2,451 across 28 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ulf Wahlberg paintings typically sell for $897–$2,511 (the middle half of 51 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Ulf Wahlberg work on papers typically sell for $917–$2,630 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 Ulf Wahlberg painting?
Based on 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ulf Wahlberg painting is $1,674. 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 Ulf Wahlberg's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ulf Wahlberg painting is $23,312. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Ulf Wahlberg print?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ulf Wahlberg print is $53. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ulf Wahlberg's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ulf Wahlberg print is $559. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Ulf Wahlberg work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ulf Wahlberg work on paper is $2,451. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ulf Wahlberg's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ulf Wahlberg work on paper is $7,173. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Ulf Wahlberg painting?
Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ulf Wahlberg painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,554, 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 small Ulf Wahlberg work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ulf Wahlberg work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,331, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ulf Wahlberg's auction record?
Ulf Wahlberg's auction record is $23,312, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Ulf Wahlberg record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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