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# Paavo Tynell (1890–1973)

## What is Paavo Tynell’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 2,052 auction results for Paavo Tynell at 25 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,034 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,359–$29,610, n=355). The auction record is $680,703 for Suspension modèle n°9014 ou 10106 dite ‘Snowflake’ (2024, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension modèle n°9014 ou 10106 dite ‘Snowflake’, 1947 | Laiton et résille de métal | $680,703 | PIASA | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Snowflake Number 1, 1947 | Très rare exemplaire à 96 flocons, structure en laiton, réflecteur en laiton ajouré, éléments décoratifs en métal perforé | $402,007 | Artcurial | Jul 2020 |
| 3 | 'Snowflake' Chandelier, Model No. 9014 from the 'Fantasia' Series, 1948 | Cartridge brass | $378,000 | Christie's | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Snowflake, circa 1948 | Brass, lacquered brass, metal mesh, copper wire | $307,200 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Snowflake, 1950 | Brass, perforated brass, brass mesh | $302,400 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 6 | variation du mod. 9041 dite « Snowflake » de la série Fantasia, 1950 | Tin | $291,798 | Artcurial | Nov 2021 |
| 7 | Snowflake, 1946 | Brass, perforated brass, brass mesh | $266,700 | Sotheby's | Jun 2023 |
| 8 | Snowball, 1950 | Structure en métal laqué noir et laiton, globes en verre opalin, décor en laiton | $259,642 | Artcurial | Apr 2017 |
| 9 | Fantasia, 1950 | Structure en laiton, décor en laiton perforé composé de 84 flocons | $255,768 | Artcurial | Nov 2019 |
| 10 | Paire de suspensions, 1890 | Enamel | $214,777 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 9 | $19,573 |
| Other | 1,192 | $10,059 |
| Paintings | 8 | $9,977 |
| Sculpture | 8 | $1,961 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 315 | $21,074 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 343 | $10,990 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 506 | $5,925 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 2,052 results from 25 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paavo Tynell is a Finnish artist with 3,031 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $10,349. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Paavo Tynell sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $195,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**111 Paavo Tynell works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Paavo Tynell work worth?

Across 2,049 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paavo Tynell work is $10,349.

The median Paavo Tynell sculpture sells for $18,165 across 24 lots.

The median Paavo Tynell work on paper sells for $23,186 across 11 lots.

The median Paavo Tynell painting sells for $19,659 across 4 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $19,659 | $26,270 | — | 2019-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $23,186 | $90,874 | — | 2025-01-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 25 | $18,165 | $75,264 | 96% | 2026-07-02 |
| Photography | 2 | $20,480† | $35,772 | — | 2022-11-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 101 | $83,040†‡ | $680,703 | — | 2026-10-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $23,186–$27,721 | $27,095 | $79,605 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $7,524–$16,832 | $14,560 | $19,105 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $16,087–$37,776 | $24,781 | $75,264 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $90,874 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $79,605 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $75,264 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $69,850 |
| Photography | 2021 | $35,772 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $26,270 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $23,750 |
| Photography | 2022 | $5,188† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Tynell worth?

Across 2,049 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paavo Tynell work is $10,349. The median Paavo Tynell sculpture sells for $18,165 across 24 lots. The median Paavo Tynell work on paper sells for $23,186 across 11 lots. The median Paavo Tynell painting sells for $19,659 across 4 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Paavo Tynell sculpture?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paavo Tynell sculpture is $18,165.

### What is Paavo Tynell's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paavo Tynell sculpture is $75,264.

### What is the average price of a Paavo Tynell work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paavo Tynell work on paper is $23,186.

### What is Paavo Tynell's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paavo Tynell work on paper is $90,874.

### What is the average price of a large Paavo Tynell sculpture?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Paavo Tynell sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $24,781, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Paavo Tynell's auction record is $680,703, set in 2024.

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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 Tynell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paavo-tynell (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.