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# Wiwen Nilsson (1897–1974)

## What is Wiwen Nilsson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 632 auction results for Wiwen Nilsson at 8 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,721 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,187–$3,137, n=86). The auction record is $27,348 for PENDANT AND CHAIN (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PENDANT AND CHAIN, 1948 | Silk | $27,348 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 2 | JEWELLERY SUITE, 1940s-1950s | White metal and rock crystal | $22,508 | Christie's | Apr 2011 |
| 3 | COCKTAIL SHAKER, 1955 | Hammered, cast and polished matt-finish white metal | $20,511 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 4 | bestickuppsättning, silver, 224 delar, Lund 1954-1966., 1954-1966 | Silver | $19,675 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 5 | A Silver and Rock Crystal Pendant and Chain, Ring and Bracelet, 1941-1943 | Silver | $17,500 | Christie's | Mar 2010 |
| 6 | ljusstakar, 3 stycken, sterling silver, Lund 1973-1974., 1973-1974 | Silver | $15,112 | Bukowskis | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | bestickuppsättning, 168 delar, Lund, olika årtal. | Gravyr | $12,721 | Bukowskis | Nov 2018 |
| 8 | ljusstakar, ett par, sterling silver, Lund 1973-1974., 1973-1974 | Silver | $9,499 | Bukowskis | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | candlesticks, pair, 1940 | Silver | $9,375 | Wright | Jun 2018 |
| 10 | BRACELET, 1939 | Silver | $7,077 | Christie's | May 2012 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 130 | $1,793 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 80 | $1,721 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 632 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Wiwen Nilsson is a Danish artist with 694 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,355. 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 Wiwen Nilsson sold in 2026 for $4,254, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Wiwen Nilsson works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Wiwen Nilsson work worth?

Across 627 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wiwen Nilsson work is $1,355.

The median Wiwen Nilsson sculpture sells for $2,106 across 4 lots.

The median Wiwen Nilsson painting sells for $2,619 across 2 lots.

The median Wiwen Nilsson print sells for $567 across 1 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 | 2 | $567‡ | $567‡ | 50% | 2010-11-30 |
| Paintings | 2 | $2,619† | $4,162† | — | 2012-06-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $2,106‡ | $7,233‡ | 66.7% | 2021-05-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 23 | $9,499†‡ | $27,348 | — | 2026-05-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Wiwen Nilsson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $567 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $2,619, record $4,162. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,162 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Wiwen Nilsson painting sells for around 4.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 23 lots) the median is $9,499.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $7,233‡ |
| Paintings | 2012 | $4,162† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $2,106‡ |
| Paintings | 2012 | $1,076† |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $567‡ |

† 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 Wiwen Nilsson worth?

Across 627 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wiwen Nilsson work is $1,355. The median Wiwen Nilsson sculpture sells for $2,106 across 4 lots. The median Wiwen Nilsson painting sells for $2,619 across 2 lots. The median Wiwen Nilsson print sells for $567 across 1 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 Wiwen Nilsson's auction record?

Wiwen Nilsson's auction record is $27,348, set in 2006.

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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, “Wiwen Nilsson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wiwen-nilsson (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.