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# Oli Sihvonen (1921–1991)

## What is Oli Sihvonen’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for Oli Sihvonen at 7 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,880 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,612–$12,065, n=5). The auction record is $37,500 for Double Matrix Orange - Green (diptych) (2015, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Double Matrix Orange - Green (diptych), 1967 | Painting | $37,500 | Wright | Feb 2015 |
| 2 | Dialogue Spring, 1960 | Painting | $20,480 | Rago Arts | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Duplex, 1963 | Oil paint | $12,065 | Sotheby's | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Green and Blue Fenestra No. 5, 1961 | Acrylic paint | $11,875 | Wright | Sep 2015 |
| 5 | Dialogue Spring, 1960 | Oil on board | $10,880 | Rago Arts | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Perfect Circle (from the Ellipse series), 1921 | Oil paint | $6,710 | Bonhams | May 2011 |
| 7 | Green Leaf, 1965 | Painting | $6,250 | Wright | Nov 2018 |
| 8 | Configuration, 1960 | Wool | $5,900 | Wright | Nov 2003 |
| 9 | Vernal Equinox, 1959 | Wool | $5,900 | Wright | Nov 2003 |
| 10 | Double Matrix On Blue, 1969 | Painting | $5,700 | Wright | Dec 2008 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $4,814 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $5,900 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $3,540 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Oli Sihvonen is an American artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $4,200.

A work by Oli Sihvonen sold in 2026 for $10,880, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Oli Sihvonen work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Oli Sihvonen work worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oli Sihvonen work is $4,200.

The median Oli Sihvonen painting sells for $5,015 across 25 lots.

The median Oli Sihvonen work on paper sells for $896 across 5 lots.

The median Oli Sihvonen print sells for $512 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $512 | $512 | — | 2026-09-10 |
| Paintings | 27 | $5,015 | $37,500 | 92.6% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $896 | $2,700 | — | 2024-09-18 |

Oli Sihvonen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $512. Paintings (27 lots) median $5,015, record $37,500. A typical Oli Sihvonen painting sells for around 9.8× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $2,975–$5,762 | $4,200 | $20,480 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $5,605–$11,875 | $5,900 | $37,500 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $37,500 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $20,480 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $2,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $512 |

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 Oli Sihvonen worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oli Sihvonen work is $4,200. The median Oli Sihvonen painting sells for $5,015 across 25 lots. The median Oli Sihvonen work on paper sells for $896 across 5 lots. The median Oli Sihvonen print sells for $512 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Oli Sihvonen painting?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oli Sihvonen painting is $5,015.

### What is Oli Sihvonen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Oli Sihvonen painting is $37,500.

### What is the average price of a medium Oli Sihvonen painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Oli Sihvonen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Oli Sihvonen's auction record?

Oli Sihvonen's auction record is $37,500, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.