> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sam-vanni · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

## What is a Sam Vanni work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Sam Vanni auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sam-vanni (updated 2026-11-02).

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.