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# Paavo Airola (1918–1983)

Paavo Airola is a Canadian artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $113. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Paavo Airola is recorded as sold in 2019 for $156; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paavo Airola work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paavo Airola work is $113.

The median Paavo Airola painting sells for $113 across 8 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 | 11 | $113‡ | $356 | 72.7% | 2024-04-18 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $356 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $156‡ |

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

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 Paavo Airola worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paavo Airola work is $113. The median Paavo Airola painting sells for $113 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Paavo Airola painting?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paavo Airola painting is $113. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Paavo Airola's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paavo Airola painting is $356.

### What is Paavo Airola's auction record?

Paavo Airola's auction record is $356, set in 2011.

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