Swedish, 1917–2007
Hans Hedberg
120results on record
83%sell-through
$4,319median result (USD, incl. premium; 15% observed, 85% estimated from hammer)
$34,020 est.record in our coverage
Drawn from 120 recorded results (117 sold · 3 passed) across 6 auction houses, 2004–2026. 1 upcoming lot on the ledger. What we cover
Median sold price by year typical estimate range median result USD, incl. premium; 15% observed, 85% estimated from hammer method · log scale
Where does a value land in this market?
The same figure also answers the seller's question: which house clears a work like this, and for how much — expected proceeds by house, from the sell-through the rest of this page is built on.
Every sold result for this market, low to high (log scale) — the dashed line is the median. Enter a value to see where it lands.
By medium where medium is recorded or stated in the catalog line
| Medium | Results | Sell-through | Median result (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| sculpture | 76 | 50% | $5,399 |
| ceramics & design | 15 | 100% | $1,620 |
Medium is recorded for 91 of 120 results (76%) — rows above cover that subset; the rest of the record is in the full ledger below.
Compared with Hans J. Wegner Hans Hedberg Hans J. Wegner
| Metric | Hans Hedberg | Hans J. Wegner |
|---|---|---|
| Median result | $4,319 | $5,558 |
| Record price | $34,020 est. | $338,702 |
| Results on record | 120 | 1,950 |
| Years active at auction | 2004–2026 | 1998–2026 |
Related artists: Hans J. WegnerArne JacobsenAlvar AaltoFinn Juhl
Where this artist sells best
| House | Results | Sell-through | Median | vs. estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholms Auktionsverk Fine Art | 99 | — | $4,589 | 1.36× |
| Wright | 13 | 77% | $2,921 | — |
| Sotheby's | 3 | — | $2,204 | 0.72× |
| Bonhams | 2 | 100% | $1,489 | 0.45× |
| Christie's | 2 | 100% | $17,837 | — |
| Heritage Auctions | 1 | 100% | $1,375 | — |
The same artist across every house we cover — hammer-vs-estimate side by side. A dash in the estimate column can mean withheld rather than unpublished: the house publishes no hammer price, or its printed low is a starting bid rather than an appraisal. Method →
Prices realized 121 recorded lots — sold, passed, and upcoming — results in USD incl. premium; est. marks a premium estimated from the house's schedule ✓ Includes 3 passed lots
Realized prices are sold by the record: 50 for $19, non-expiring. Reading them at volume is what Starter is for.