Waldemar Sjölander (1908–1988)
Waldemar Sjölander is a Swedish-Mexican artist with 115 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $334. 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 Sjölander sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $882 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Waldemar Sjölander work is $334.
The median Waldemar Sjölander painting sells for $403 across 66 lots.
The median Waldemar Sjölander work on paper sells for $130 across 59 lots.
The median Waldemar Sjölander print sells for $51 across 31 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Waldemar Sjölander paintings typically sell for $159–$1,477 (the middle half of 40 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Waldemar Sjölander work on papers typically sell for $76–$310 (the middle half of 38 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 | 37 | $51†‡ | $334† | 83.8% | 2026-06-04 |
| Paintings | 74 | $403†‡ | $4,022† | 89.2% | 2026-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 68 | $130†‡ | $5,000 | 86.8% | 2026-07-31 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $1,742† | $1,765† | — | 2025-03-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $2,941† | $5,000 | — | 2025-03-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Waldemar Sjölander's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (37 lots) median $51 with 83.8% sell-through. Paintings (74 lots) median $403, record $4,022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,022 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Waldemar Sjölander painting sells for around 7.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $2,941.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $37–$77‡ | $43‡ | $290‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $34–$98†‡ | $76†‡ | $334† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 13 | $122–$857†‡ | $336†‡ | $1,742† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $159–$1,477†‡ | $340†‡ | $3,423† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $450–$2,624†‡ | $1,491†‡ | $4,022† |
† 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) | 21 | $53–$165‡ | $92‡ | $445‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $76–$310†‡ | $164†‡ | $5,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $5,000 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $4,022† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $3,423† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,180† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $1,765† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $1,742† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $334† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $328‡ |
† 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 Waldemar Sjölander worth?
Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Waldemar Sjölander work is $334. The median Waldemar Sjölander painting sells for $403 across 66 lots. The median Waldemar Sjölander work on paper sells for $130 across 59 lots. The median Waldemar Sjölander print sells for $51 across 31 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Waldemar Sjölander paintings typically sell for $159–$1,477 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Waldemar Sjölander work on papers typically sell for $76–$310 (the middle half of 38 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 Sjölander painting?
Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Waldemar Sjölander painting is $403. 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 Sjölander's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Waldemar Sjölander painting is $4,022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,022 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Waldemar Sjölander work on paper?
Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Waldemar Sjölander work on paper is $130. 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 Sjölander's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Waldemar Sjölander work on paper is $5,000.
What is the average price of a Waldemar Sjölander print?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Waldemar Sjölander print is $51. 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 Sjölander's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Waldemar Sjölander print is $334. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $334 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Waldemar Sjölander painting?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Waldemar Sjölander painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $340, 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 Sjölander work on paper?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Waldemar Sjölander work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $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 Waldemar Sjölander's auction record?
Waldemar Sjölander's auction record is $5,000, set in 1993.
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