Helena Tynell (1918–2016)
What is Helena Tynell’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 122 auction results for Helena Tynell at 13 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $493 including buyer’s premium (middle half $440–$639, n=24). The auction record is $8,510 for Sun-Bottle (2020, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun-Bottle, 1964 | Glass | $8,510 | Bukowskis | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | Northern Lights | Glass | $3,173 | Bukowskis | Apr 2017 |
| 3 | Norrsken | Flerfärgad slipad kristall | $2,782 | Bukowskis | Nov 2018 |
| 4 | Lintupuu (Bird tree), 1948 | Glass | $2,568 | Bukowskis | Apr 2015 |
| 5 | Lintupuu, 1959 | Glass | $2,021 | Bukowskis | Oct 2020 |
| 6 | Lintupuu (Bird tree), 1953 | Glass | $1,810 | Bukowskis | Dec 2015 |
| 7 | Norrsken | Flerfärgad slipad kristall | $1,507 | Bukowskis | Nov 2018 |
| 8 | Sun bottle | Still mould blown glass | $1,457 | Bukowskis | Apr 2020 |
| 9 | Sun bottle | Glass | $1,403 | Bukowskis | Apr 2020 |
| 10 | Summer Wind, 1987 | GLASS | $1,401 | Bukowskis | Nov 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 76 | $456 |
| Sculpture | 29 | $447 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 95 | $452 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 122 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Helena Tynell is a Finnish artist with 173 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $451. 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 Helena Tynell sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $469 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Helena Tynell on OpeningBid →What is a Helena Tynell work worth?
Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helena Tynell work is $451.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $2,675† | $8,510 | — | 2022-11-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Helena Tynell worth?
Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helena Tynell work is $451. 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 Helena Tynell's auction record?
Helena Tynell's auction record is $8,510, set in 2020.
See the full Helena Tynell record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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