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# Ulrica Hydman-Vallien (1938–2018)

## What is Ulrica Hydman-Vallien’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 103 auction results for Ulrica Hydman-Vallien at 15 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $805 including buyer’s premium (middle half $545–$1,208, n=8). The auction record is $3,914 for ULRICA HYDMAN-VALLIEN. Figurkomposition, signerad, olja på pannå. (2024, Stockholms Auktionsverk). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ULRICA HYDMAN-VALLIEN. Figurkomposition, signerad, olja på pannå. | Olja på pannå | $3,914 | Stockholms Auktionsverk | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | skulptur, Sverige, tidigt 1970-tal, keramik., 1970-tal | Keramik | $2,106 | Bukowskis | Nov 2022 |
| 3 | a unique glass sculpture, Kosta Boda, Sweden, signed | Glass | $1,994 | Bukowskis | Aug 2026 |
| 4 | vas, glas, graal, Kosta Boda, unik. | Glas | $1,595 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 5 | a unique graal glass vase, Kosta Boda. | Glass | $1,079 | Bukowskis | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | Two pieces of jewel glass, Kosta Boda | Glass | $866 | Bukowskis | Aug 2026 |
| 7 | Hon och Han, 1992 | Glas | $749 | Bukowskis | May 2024 |
| 8 | vas, glas, Kosta Boda 1988., 1988 | Glas | $744 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 9 | a unique graal glass vase, Kosta Boda. | Glass | $651 | Bukowskis | Oct 2026 |
| 10 | A Dancing blue glass vase, together with a large bowl form glass vase and a bowl | Glass vase | $380 | Chiswick Auctions | Sep 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 11 | $744 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $744 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 103 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ulrica Hydman-Vallien is a Swedish artist with 163 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $438. 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 Ulrica Hydman-Vallien sold in 2026 for $509, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Ulrica Hydman-Vallien works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Ulrica Hydman-Vallien work worth?

Across 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ulrica Hydman-Vallien work is $438.

The median Ulrica Hydman-Vallien painting sells for $876 across 11 lots.

The median Ulrica Hydman-Vallien sculpture sells for $749 across 8 lots.

The median Ulrica Hydman-Vallien work on paper sells for $691 across 2 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 | 1 | $244‡ | $244‡ | — | 2017-02-28 |
| Paintings | 11 | $876‡ | $2,231‡ | — | 2025-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $691‡ | $987‡ | — | 2018-08-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $749‡ | $5,885‡ | 80% | 2024-05-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $2,386†‡ | $5,885‡ | — | 2025-09-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Ulrica Hydman-Vallien's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $244. Paintings (11 lots) median $876, record $2,231. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Ulrica Hydman-Vallien painting sells for around 3.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $2,386.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $792–$1,539‡ | $1,087‡ | $2,231‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $5,885‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $2,231‡ |
| Paintings | 2009 | $1,827‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $1,018‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $987‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $395‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $244‡ |

‡ 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 Ulrica Hydman-Vallien worth?

Across 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ulrica Hydman-Vallien work is $438. The median Ulrica Hydman-Vallien painting sells for $876 across 11 lots. The median Ulrica Hydman-Vallien sculpture sells for $749 across 8 lots. The median Ulrica Hydman-Vallien work on paper sells for $691 across 2 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 Ulrica Hydman-Vallien painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ulrica Hydman-Vallien painting is $876. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ulrica Hydman-Vallien's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ulrica Hydman-Vallien painting is $2,231. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Ulrica Hydman-Vallien's auction record?

Ulrica Hydman-Vallien's auction record is $5,885, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Ulrica Hydman-Vallien auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ulrica-hydman-vallien (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.