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# Paavo Sarelli

Paavo Sarelli is a Finnish artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $314. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Paavo Sarelli sold in 2020 for $585, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paavo Sarelli work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paavo Sarelli work is $314.

The median Paavo Sarelli painting sells for $325 across 23 lots.

The median Paavo Sarelli print sells for $30 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Paavo Sarelli paintings typically sell for $238–$477 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $30‡ | $30‡ | — | 2024-09-13 |
| Paintings | 27 | $325‡ | $1,138 | 85.2% | 2026-05-16 |

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

Paavo Sarelli's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $30. Paintings (27 lots) median $325, record $1,138. A typical Paavo Sarelli painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $238–$477‡ | $325‡ | $1,138 |

‡ 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 | 2020 | $1,138 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,039 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $30‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $30‡ |

‡ 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 Sarelli worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paavo Sarelli work is $314. The median Paavo Sarelli painting sells for $325 across 23 lots. The median Paavo Sarelli print sells for $30 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Paavo Sarelli paintings typically sell for $238–$477 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paavo Sarelli painting is $325. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paavo Sarelli painting is $1,138.

### What is the average price of a medium Paavo Sarelli painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paavo Sarelli painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $325, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Paavo Sarelli's auction record is $1,138, set in 2020.

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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, “Paavo Sarelli auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paavo-sarelli (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.