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# Valfrid Nelson

Valfrid Nelson is a Swedish artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $146. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Valfrid Nelson is recorded as sold in 2018 for $261; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Valfrid Nelson work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Valfrid Nelson work is $146.

The median Valfrid Nelson painting sells for $84 across 5 lots.

The median Valfrid Nelson work on paper sells for $84 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $84‡ | $261‡ | 55.6% | 2026-07-31 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $84‡ | $172‡ | 80% | 2026-04-02 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $261‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $172‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $128‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $120‡ |

‡ 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 Valfrid Nelson worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Valfrid Nelson work is $146. The median Valfrid Nelson painting sells for $84 across 5 lots. The median Valfrid Nelson work on paper sells for $84 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Valfrid Nelson's auction record?

Valfrid Nelson's auction record is $261, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Valfrid Nelson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/valfrid-nelson (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.