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Elvi Maarni (1907–2006)

Elvi Maarni is a Finnish artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $1,980. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Elvi Maarni sold in 2020 for $3,892, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a Elvi Maarni work worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elvi Maarni work is $1,980.

The median Elvi Maarni painting sells for $3,260 across 24 lots.

The median Elvi Maarni work on paper sells for $1,284 across 8 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Elvi Maarni paintings typically sell for $1,079–$4,195 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Paintings26$3,260‡$8,49192.3%2024-09-26
Works on Paper8$1,284$2,905—2026-06-14

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

Price by size

Paintings

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
small (under 50 cm)20$1,079–$4,195‡$2,115‡$8,491

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

Works on Paper

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
small (under 50 cm)7$1,026–$2,476$1,284$2,905

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Paintings2016$8,491
Paintings2015$6,681
Works on Paper2014$2,905
Works on Paper2015$2,601

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Elvi Maarni worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elvi Maarni work is $1,980. The median Elvi Maarni painting sells for $3,260 across 24 lots. The median Elvi Maarni work on paper sells for $1,284 across 8 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Elvi Maarni paintings typically sell for $1,079–$4,195 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

What is the average price of a Elvi Maarni painting?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elvi Maarni painting is $3,260. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

What is Elvi Maarni's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Elvi Maarni painting is $8,491.

What is the average price of a small Elvi Maarni painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Elvi Maarni painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,115, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

What is Elvi Maarni's auction record?

Elvi Maarni's auction record is $8,491, set in 2016.

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