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# Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914–1999)

Ilmari Tapiovaara is an artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $7,540.

A work by Ilmari Tapiovaara sold in 2023 for $7,540, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ilmari Tapiovaara work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ilmari Tapiovaara work is $7,540.

The median Ilmari Tapiovaara sculpture sells for $7,540 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $7,540 | $7,540 | — | 2023-03-08 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $7,540 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $7,540 |

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 Ilmari Tapiovaara worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ilmari Tapiovaara work is $7,540. The median Ilmari Tapiovaara sculpture sells for $7,540 across 2 lots.

### What is Ilmari Tapiovaara's auction record?

Ilmari Tapiovaara's auction record is $14,691, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ilmari Tapiovaara auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ilmari-tapiovaara-maija-the-bee (updated 2026-11-01).

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.