Birger Hjelm ( 1901 - 1979 ) was a Swedish painter. Birger Hjelm s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 343.29 USD for Vårvinter- motiv från Varv in 2004 to 1974.84 USD for skördelandskap från Östgötaslätten in 2004 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.