Finn Juhl (1912–1989)
What is Finn Juhl’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,108 auction results for Finn Juhl at 57 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,768 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,644–$14,935, n=124). The auction record is $677,516 for Chieftain (2013, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chieftain, circa 1949 | Leather | $677,516 | Phillips | Sep 2013 |
| 2 | Chieftain | Leather | $476,282 | Phillips | Sep 2014 |
| 3 | «Grasshopper» armchair, 1938 | Piètement et accoudoirs en érable, structure recouverte de cuir noir | $349,689 | Artcurial | Oct 2018 |
| 4 | Chieftain armchair, model no. FJ 49 A | Brazilian rosewood, leather | $249,817 | Phillips | Nov 2016 |
| 5 | FJ 49 dit « Chieftain », 1949 | Édition Niels Vodder Estampille de l'éditeur | $235,834 | Artcurial | May 2015 |
| 6 | Chieftain Fauteuil, 1949 | Cuir Édition Niels Vodder Date de création : vers 1949 H 95 × L 105 × P 85 cm Biblio | $225,616 | PIASA | Sep 2014 |
| 7 | Modèle Chieftain, 1912 | Cuir rouge Edition Niels Vodder Date de création : 1949 H 93 × L 105 × P 91 cm Bibli | $161,249 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | Sofa, circa 1951 | Fabric, teak | $148,332 | Phillips | Sep 2013 |
| 9 | Unique and important extendable dining table, model no. FJ 44 | Cartridge brass | $143,704 | Phillips | Apr 2016 |
| 10 | 'Chieftain' Chair, 1949 | Teak, original leather | $132,364 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $8,165 |
| Other | 917 | $6,575 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $1,519 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 290 | $8,248 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 503 | $6,300 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 59 | $4,025 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,108 results from 57 houses · How we compute these figures
Finn Juhl is a Danish artist with 1,421 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $6,249. 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 Finn Juhl sold in 2026 for $9,728, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 1,097 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Finn Juhl work is $6,249.
The median Finn Juhl sculpture sells for $4,063 across 31 lots.
The median Finn Juhl work on paper sells for $1,287 across 7 lots.
The median Finn Juhl painting sells for $10,715 across 2 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 | 1 | $1,776† | $1,776† | — | 2011-03-29 |
| Paintings | 3 | $10,715 | $18,750 | 66.7% | 2026-10-30 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $1,287 | $18,750 | — | 2021-06-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 39 | $4,063 | $44,850 | 79.5% | 2025-11-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 55 | $88,900 | $677,516 | — | 2026-07-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Finn Juhl's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,776. Paintings (3 lots) median $10,715, record $18,750. A typical Finn Juhl painting sells for around 6.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 55 lots) the median is $88,900.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,112–$2,875 | $1,518 | $18,750 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,422–$7,029 | $4,063 | $8,326 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,194–$4,552 | $3,000 | $44,850 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $3,906–$13,140 | $5,625 | $34,799 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2003 | $44,850 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $34,799 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $18,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $18,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $3,250 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,680 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $1,776† |
† 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 Finn Juhl worth?
Across 1,097 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Finn Juhl work is $6,249. The median Finn Juhl sculpture sells for $4,063 across 31 lots. The median Finn Juhl work on paper sells for $1,287 across 7 lots. The median Finn Juhl painting sells for $10,715 across 2 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 Finn Juhl sculpture?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Finn Juhl sculpture is $4,063.
What is Finn Juhl's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Finn Juhl sculpture is $44,850.
What is the average price of a large Finn Juhl sculpture?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Finn Juhl sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $5,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Finn Juhl sculpture?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Finn Juhl sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Finn Juhl's auction record?
Finn Juhl's auction record is $677,516, set in 2013.
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