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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.

## 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

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $3,260‡ | $8,491 | 92.3% | 2024-09-26 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $1,284 | $2,905 | — | 2026-06-14 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $8,491 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $6,681 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $2,905 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $2,601 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Elvi Maarni auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/elvi-maarni (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.