Vera Nilsson (1888–1979)
Vera Nilsson is a Swedish artist with 81 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,883. 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 Vera Nilsson sold in 2026 for $2,021, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Vera Nilsson on OpeningBid →What is a Vera Nilsson work worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vera Nilsson work is $1,883.
The median Vera Nilsson painting sells for $3,240 across 36 lots.
The median Vera Nilsson work on paper sells for $162 across 12 lots.
The median Vera Nilsson print sells for $60 across 6 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 | 7 | $60‡ | $129‡ | 85.7% | 2026-01-06 |
| Paintings | 51 | $3,240†‡ | $43,552‡ | 70.6% | 2026-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $162‡ | $1,361‡ | 75% | 2026-07-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $21,000†‡ | $43,552‡ | — | 2021-11-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Vera Nilsson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $60 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (51 lots) median $3,240, record $43,552. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Vera Nilsson painting sells for around 54× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $21,000.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,219–$2,410‡ | $1,593‡ | $4,632 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $2,964–$13,129†‡ | $5,164†‡ | $43,552‡ |
† 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) | 10 | $103–$452‡ | $162‡ | $12,360 |
‡ 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 | 2020 | $43,552‡ |
| Paintings | 1996 | $21,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $12,360 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,361‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $129‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $78‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Vera Nilsson worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vera Nilsson work is $1,883. The median Vera Nilsson painting sells for $3,240 across 36 lots. The median Vera Nilsson work on paper sells for $162 across 12 lots. The median Vera Nilsson print sells for $60 across 6 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 Vera Nilsson painting?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vera Nilsson painting is $3,240. 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 Vera Nilsson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vera Nilsson painting is $43,552. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Vera Nilsson work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vera Nilsson work on paper is $162. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Vera Nilsson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vera Nilsson work on paper is $1,361. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Vera Nilsson painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Vera Nilsson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,164, 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 Vera Nilsson painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Vera Nilsson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,593, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Vera Nilsson's auction record?
Vera Nilsson's auction record is $43,552, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Vera Nilsson record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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