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# Matti Karppanen (1873–1953)

Matti Karppanen is an artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 0218, median price $2,659. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Matti Karppanen sold in 2023 for $5,163, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Matti Karppanen work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matti Karppanen work is $2,659.

The median Matti Karppanen painting sells for $2,659 across 25 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 | 28 | $2,659‡ | $72,000 | 89.3% | 2026-09-10 |

‡ 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) | 10 | $1,610–$2,695 | $2,552 | $9,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,690–$3,947‡ | $2,810‡ | $66,000 |

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

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1995 | $72,000 |
| Paintings | 1993 | $66,000 |

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 Matti Karppanen worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matti Karppanen work is $2,659. The median Matti Karppanen painting sells for $2,659 across 25 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Matti Karppanen painting?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Matti Karppanen painting is $2,659. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Matti Karppanen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Matti Karppanen painting is $72,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Matti Karppanen painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Matti Karppanen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,810, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Matti Karppanen painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Matti Karppanen painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,552, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Matti Karppanen's auction record?

Matti Karppanen's auction record is $72,000, set in 1995.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.