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# Ulrik Samuelson (b. 1935)

## What is Ulrik Samuelson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 60 auction results for Ulrik Samuelson at 5 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,462 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,881–$10,126, n=14). The auction record is $20,000 for SAMUELSON, ULRIK (1935) (1993, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SAMUELSON, ULRIK (1935) | Glasmalning (glass painting) | $20,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 2 | Sunset Boulevard II, 2013 | Duk | $15,322 | Bukowskis | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | Bibliotheque noir, 2000 | Duk | $13,790 | Bukowskis | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | Nekromanti-reminiscens, 1968 | Glas | $12,258 | Bukowskis | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | Utan titel | Olja på duk | $10,947 | Bukowskis | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1973 | Oil and metal on glass | $10,522 | Bukowskis | May 2013 |
| 7 | Utan titel #5, 1914 | Olja på duk | $7,663 | Bukowskis | Apr 2026 |
| 8 | Heraldik | Olja på duk | $6,568 | Bukowskis | Apr 2026 |
| 9 | Utan titel | Duk | $6,084 | Bukowskis | Oct 2017 |
| 10 | Blick stilla, 1993 | Duk | $5,674 | Bukowskis | Nov 2014 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $5,674 |
| Other | 6 | $5,550 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $6,121 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $5,483 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 60 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ulrik Samuelson is an US artist with 94 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $3,922. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ulrik Samuelson sold in 2026 for $7,663, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ulrik Samuelson work worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ulrik Samuelson work is $3,922.

The median Ulrik Samuelson painting sells for $3,573 across 42 lots.

The median Ulrik Samuelson sculpture sells for $230 across 3 lots.

The median Ulrik Samuelson print sells for $88 across 3 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 | 3 | $88‡ | $88‡ | — | 2022-07-06 |
| Paintings | 61 | $3,573‡ | $20,000 | 68.9% | 2026-04-21 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $230‡ | $377‡ | — | 2025-05-27 |

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

Ulrik Samuelson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $88. Paintings (61 lots) median $3,573, record $20,000. A typical Ulrik Samuelson painting sells for around 40× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $2,160–$3,934‡ | $2,408‡ | $20,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $4,988–$6,345‡ | $5,470‡ | $15,322 |

‡ 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 | 1993 | $20,000 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $15,322 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $377‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $230‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $88‡ |

‡ 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 Ulrik Samuelson worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ulrik Samuelson work is $3,922. The median Ulrik Samuelson painting sells for $3,573 across 42 lots. The median Ulrik Samuelson sculpture sells for $230 across 3 lots. The median Ulrik Samuelson print sells for $88 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Ulrik Samuelson painting?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ulrik Samuelson painting is $3,573. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ulrik Samuelson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ulrik Samuelson painting is $20,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Ulrik Samuelson painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ulrik Samuelson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,408, 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 large Ulrik Samuelson painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ulrik Samuelson painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $5,470, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ulrik Samuelson's auction record?

Ulrik Samuelson's auction record is $20,000, set in 1993.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ulrik Samuelson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ulrik-samuelson (updated 2026-11-01).

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.