Sam Vanni (1906–1992)
Sam Vanni is a Finnish artist with 61 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $4,551. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Sam Vanni sold in 2026 for $7,276, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Vanni work is $4,551.
The median Sam Vanni painting sells for $4,918 across 18 lots.
The median Sam Vanni work on paper sells for $4,501 across 13 lots.
The median Sam Vanni print sells for $366 across 3 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 | 8 | $366‡ | $593 | 37.5% | 2025-11-11 |
| Paintings | 21 | $4,918‡ | $13,500 | 85.7% | 2026-03-26 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $4,501‡ | $17,350 | 65% | 2022-11-08 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sam Vanni's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $366 with 37.5% sell-through. Paintings (21 lots) median $4,918, record $13,500. A typical Sam Vanni painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $1,303–$7,784‡ | $3,443‡ | $13,500 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,446–$4,957‡ | $2,962‡ | $11,179 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $4,253–$9,503 | $4,551 | $17,350 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $17,350 |
| Paintings | 1994 | $13,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $13,378 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $9,635 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $593 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $139‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sam Vanni worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Vanni work is $4,551. The median Sam Vanni painting sells for $4,918 across 18 lots. The median Sam Vanni work on paper sells for $4,501 across 13 lots. The median Sam Vanni print sells for $366 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Sam Vanni painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sam Vanni painting is $4,918. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Sam Vanni's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sam Vanni painting is $13,500.
What is the average price of a Sam Vanni work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sam Vanni work on paper is $4,501. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Sam Vanni's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sam Vanni work on paper is $17,350.
What is the average price of a medium Sam Vanni painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sam Vanni painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,443, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Sam Vanni's auction record?
Sam Vanni's auction record is $17,350, set in 2020.
See the full Sam Vanni record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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