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# Olavi Vaarula (1927–1989)

Olavi Vaarula is an artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $594.

A work by Olavi Vaarula sold in 2020 for $594, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Olavi Vaarula work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olavi Vaarula work is $594.

The median Olavi Vaarula painting sells for $529 across 6 lots.

The median Olavi Vaarula work on paper sells for $2,300 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $529 | $983 | 85.7% | 2020-11-08 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $2,300 | $2,300 | 33.3% | 1994-09-29 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $375–$643 | $464 | $983 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $2,300 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $983 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $643 |

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 Olavi Vaarula worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olavi Vaarula work is $594. The median Olavi Vaarula painting sells for $529 across 6 lots. The median Olavi Vaarula work on paper sells for $2,300 across 1 lots.

### What is Olavi Vaarula's auction record?

Olavi Vaarula's auction record is $2,300, set in 1994.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Olavi Vaarula auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/olavi-vaarula (updated 2026-11-02).

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.