Birger Kaipiainen (1915–1988)
What is Birger Kaipiainen’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 474 auction results for Birger Kaipiainen at 25 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,478 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,555–$16,108, n=74). The auction record is $101,175 for Beaded Bird (2022, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beaded Bird, 1915 | — | $101,175 | Bonhams | Dec 2022 |
| 2 | Beaded Bird, 1960 | Glazed stoneware | $101,175 | Bonhams | Dec 2022 |
| 3 | Plate, 1965 | Glazed stoneware | $60,960 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | relief, signerad KAIPIAINEN. | Keramiska pärlor, bärnstenstonat spegelglas | $56,913 | Bukowskis | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | Plate, 1970 | Glazed stoneware | $44,450 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Plate, 1965 | Glazed stoneware | $35,560 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Plate, 1965 | Glazed stoneware | $35,560 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | fjäril, 1950-tal | Keramik | $33,689 | Bukowskis | May 2024 |
| 9 | Grand plat, 1915 | Ceramics | $28,143 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Plat, 1915 | Céramique émaillée Signé 'KAIPIAINEN ARABIA' sur l'envers Modèle créé vers 1960 H 32×L 36 | $27,177 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 139 | $4,955 |
| Sculpture | 145 | $3,468 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 70 | $7,747 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 185 | $3,829 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 474 results from 25 houses · How we compute these figures
Birger Kaipiainen is a Finnish artist with 681 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $3,766. 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 Birger Kaipiainen sold in 2026 for $25,667, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 473 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Birger Kaipiainen work is $3,766.
The median Birger Kaipiainen sculpture sells for $5,082 across 35 lots.
The median Birger Kaipiainen work on paper sells for $839 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Birger Kaipiainen sculptures typically sell for $2,581–$7,161 (the middle half of 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 5 | $839 | $857 | 80% | 2026-06-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 35 | $5,082‡ | $56,913 | — | 2026-06-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $27,070‡ | $101,175 | — | 2026-07-02 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $2,581–$7,161‡ | $4,856‡ | $15,300‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,389–$26,941‡ | $7,076‡ | $56,913 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $56,913 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $26,941 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $857 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $839 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Birger Kaipiainen worth?
Across 473 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Birger Kaipiainen work is $3,766. The median Birger Kaipiainen sculpture sells for $5,082 across 35 lots. The median Birger Kaipiainen work on paper sells for $839 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Birger Kaipiainen sculptures typically sell for $2,581–$7,161 (the middle half of 26 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 Birger Kaipiainen sculpture?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Birger Kaipiainen sculpture is $5,082. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Birger Kaipiainen's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Birger Kaipiainen sculpture is $56,913.
What is the average price of a small Birger Kaipiainen sculpture?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Birger Kaipiainen sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,856, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Birger Kaipiainen's auction record?
Birger Kaipiainen's auction record is $101,175, set in 2022.
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