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# Maija Grotell (1899–1973)

## What is Maija Grotell’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 58 auction results for Maija Grotell at 8 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,794 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,171–$6,969, n=14). The auction record is $50,400 for Exceptional and Tall vase (2024, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exceptional and Tall vase, 1950 | Glazed stoneware | $50,400 | Wright | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | Exceptional and Tall vase, 1950 | Terracotta | $50,400 | Rago Arts | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | Vase, 1940 | Glazed earthenware | $25,600 | Rago Arts | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | Fine and Large vase, 1950 | Glazed stoneware | $18,900 | Wright | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | Fine and Large vase, 1950 | Terracotta | $18,900 | Rago Arts | Oct 2024 |
| 6 | Vase | Glazed earthenware | $13,750 | Sotheby's | Jun 2010 |
| 7 | Large bowl, 1950 | Terracotta | $9,525 | Rago Arts | Feb 2026 |
| 8 | Large bowl, 1950 | Glazed stoneware | $9,525 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | Large bowl, 1950 | Glazed stoneware | $7,500 | Wright | Feb 2026 |
| 10 | Vase, 1940 | Glazed stoneware | $5,376 | Wright | Aug 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 31 | $2,124 |
| Other | 27 | $2,032 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $2,032 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 58 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Maija Grotell is an American artist with 76 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $2,040.

A work by Maija Grotell sold in 2026 for $2,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Maija Grotell work worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maija Grotell work is $2,040.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $50,400 | $50,400 | — | 2026-10-07 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Maija Grotell worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maija Grotell work is $2,040.

### What is Maija Grotell's auction record?

Maija Grotell's auction record is $50,400, set in 2024.

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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, “Maija Grotell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/maija-grotell (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.