Alvar Aalto (1898–1976)
What is Alvar Aalto’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 2,653 auction results for Alvar Aalto at 66 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,930 including buyer’s premium (middle half $692–$5,910, n=454). The auction record is $105,984 for mod. 12 armchairs (2019, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | mod. 12 armchairs, 1934 | Structure en bouleau courbé, assise en bois laqué noir | $105,984 | Artcurial | Apr 2019 |
| 2 | L-leg extendable dining table, circa 1955 | Karelian birch-veneered wood, laminated birch | $100,000 | Phillips | Jun 2016 |
| 3 | Paire de fauteuils modèle n°44, 1898 | Bouleau courbé et textile | $98,138 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Large ‘Beehive’ ceiling light, model no. A332 | Painted aluminium, perforated brass, painted brass | $84,188 | Phillips | Sep 2013 |
| 5 | Fauteuil 'Modèle n. 41 dit 'Pikku Paimio', 1932 | Bent birch plywood | $80,865 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Modèle 111 dit 'Hand Grenade', 1898 | Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) | $53,324 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | A '9751' vase, 1937 | Glass | $53,067 | Bukowskis | Oct 2020 |
| 8 | Paire de lampadaires, 1898 | Wool | $51,843 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Tank chairs, 1936 | Tin | $49,046 | Artcurial | Nov 2020 |
| 10 | Unique screen, designed for the Hotel Vaakuna, Helsinki | Pine | $45,087 | Phillips | Sep 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 27 | $2,970 |
| Other | 1,817 | $2,239 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $2,052 |
| Paintings | 46 | $1,280 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 285 | $3,810 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 890 | $2,310 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 537 | $1,781 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 2,653 results from 66 houses · How we compute these figures
Alvar Aalto is a Finnish artist with 3,691 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,664. 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 Alvar Aalto sold in 2026 for $2,744, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 2,643 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alvar Aalto work is $1,664.
The median Alvar Aalto sculpture sells for $5,014 across 82 lots.
The median Alvar Aalto work on paper sells for $1,000 across 9 lots.
The median Alvar Aalto print sells for $3,262 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Alvar Aalto sculptures typically sell for $2,312–$10,245 (the middle half of 42 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Alvar Aalto sculptures typically sell for $2,752–$7,642 (the middle half of 22 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 | 5 | $3,262† | $4,015† | 40% | 2022-01-27 |
| Paintings | 4 | $2,144 | $2,144 | 50% | 2026-10-30 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $1,000 | $22,680 | 81.8% | 2026-10-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 99 | $5,014 | $84,188 | 82.8% | 2026-08-13 |
| Photography | 1 | $8,942 | $8,942 | — | 2024-06-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 131 | $22,579†‡ | $105,984 | — | 2026-07-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Alvar Aalto's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $3,262 with 40% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $2,144, record $2,144. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 131 lots) the median is $22,579.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $863–$12,535 | $1,000 | $22,680 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $2,312–$10,245 | $5,196 | $84,188 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $2,752–$7,642 | $4,220 | $15,921 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $953–$7,500 | $3,250 | $28,996 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $84,188 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $32,862 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $22,680 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $18,646 |
| Photography | 2024 | $8,942 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $4,015† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,744 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,510 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alvar Aalto worth?
Across 2,643 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alvar Aalto work is $1,664. The median Alvar Aalto sculpture sells for $5,014 across 82 lots. The median Alvar Aalto work on paper sells for $1,000 across 9 lots. The median Alvar Aalto print sells for $3,262 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Alvar Aalto sculptures typically sell for $2,312–$10,245 (the middle half of 42 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Alvar Aalto sculptures typically sell for $2,752–$7,642 (the middle half of 22 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 Alvar Aalto sculpture?
Based on 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alvar Aalto sculpture is $5,014.
What is Alvar Aalto's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alvar Aalto sculpture is $84,188.
What is the average price of a Alvar Aalto work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alvar Aalto work on paper is $1,000.
What is Alvar Aalto's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alvar Aalto work on paper is $22,680.
What is the average price of a small Alvar Aalto sculpture?
Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alvar Aalto sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,196, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Alvar Aalto sculpture?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alvar Aalto sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,220, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Alvar Aalto's auction record?
Alvar Aalto's auction record is $105,984, set in 2019.
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