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# Waldemar Lorentzon (1899–1984)

## What is Waldemar Lorentzon’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 170 auction results for Waldemar Lorentzon at 18 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,804 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,233–$3,857, n=14). The auction record is $66,000 for Hamnpastoral (1994, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamnpastoral | Oil on canvas | $66,000 | Bukowskis | Apr 1994 |
| 2 | La fille au pot de fleurs, 1924 | Duk | $56,409 | Bukowskis | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Modèle dans l’atelier, 1924 | Painting | $46,179 | Bukowskis | May 2018 |
| 4 | Vid havet, utsikt från terrassen, 1932 | Duk | $35,493 | Bukowskis | Jun 2020 |
| 5 | Gammal fiskebod | Oil/panel | $19,000 | Bukowskis | Apr 1994 |
| 6 | Sefyren fläktar, 1946 | Duk | $15,313 | Bukowskis | Apr 2014 |
| 7 | Utan titel, 1930 | Duk | $14,361 | Bukowskis | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | Stadsbild, Frankrike, 1924 | Olja på duk | $13,294 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 9 | Untitled, 1936 | Huile sur toile | $12,559 | Artcurial | Dec 2016 |
| 10 | Försoning | Duk | $6,551 | Bukowskis | May 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $4,117 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $6,551 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $2,881 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 170 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Waldemar Lorentzon is a Swedish artist with 166 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,351. 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 Waldemar Lorentzon sold in 2026 for $3,207, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Waldemar Lorentzon work worth?

Across 133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Waldemar Lorentzon work is $2,351.

The median Waldemar Lorentzon painting sells for $2,592 across 107 lots.

The median Waldemar Lorentzon print sells for $73 across 32 lots.

The median Waldemar Lorentzon work on paper sells for $4,002 across 6 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Waldemar Lorentzon paintings typically sell for $951–$3,743 (the middle half of 45 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Waldemar Lorentzon paintings typically sell for $1,938–$8,240 (the middle half of 33 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 | 35 | $73‡ | $1,165‡ | 91.4% | 2026-07-22 |
| Paintings | 128 | $2,592†‡ | $66,000 | 83.6% | 2026-08-20 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $4,002‡ | $8,486‡ | 75% | 2023-05-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $474† | $474† | 50% | 2012-06-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $35,493‡ | $66,000 | — | 2022-05-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Waldemar Lorentzon's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (35 lots) median $73 with 91.4% sell-through. Paintings (128 lots) median $2,592, record $66,000. A typical Waldemar Lorentzon painting sells for around 36× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $35,493.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $34–$71‡ | $57‡ | $92‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $47–$153‡ | $103‡ | $1,165‡ |

‡ 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) | 45 | $951–$3,743†‡ | $2,090†‡ | $46,179 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $1,938–$8,240‡ | $3,416‡ | $66,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | 1994 | $66,000 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $56,409 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $8,486‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $5,124‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,165‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $474† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $193‡ |

† 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Waldemar Lorentzon worth?

Across 133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Waldemar Lorentzon work is $2,351. The median Waldemar Lorentzon painting sells for $2,592 across 107 lots. The median Waldemar Lorentzon print sells for $73 across 32 lots. The median Waldemar Lorentzon work on paper sells for $4,002 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Waldemar Lorentzon paintings typically sell for $951–$3,743 (the middle half of 45 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Waldemar Lorentzon paintings typically sell for $1,938–$8,240 (the middle half of 33 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 Waldemar Lorentzon painting?

Based on 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Waldemar Lorentzon painting is $2,592. 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 Waldemar Lorentzon's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Waldemar Lorentzon painting is $66,000.

### What is the average price of a Waldemar Lorentzon print?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Waldemar Lorentzon print is $73. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Waldemar Lorentzon's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Waldemar Lorentzon print is $1,165. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Waldemar Lorentzon painting?

Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Waldemar Lorentzon painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,090, 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 medium Waldemar Lorentzon painting?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Waldemar Lorentzon painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,416, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Waldemar Lorentzon's auction record?

Waldemar Lorentzon's auction record is $66,000, set in 1994.

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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, “Waldemar Lorentzon auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/waldemar-lorentzon (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.