> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tom-of-finland · updated 2026-11-03

# Tom of Finland (1920–1991)

## What is Tom of Finland’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 85 auction results for Tom of Finland at 16 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,168 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,524–$13,970, n=31). The auction record is $289,800 for Untitled [Twelve Works] (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled [Twelve Works], 1967 | Graphite | $289,800 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 2 | Untitled (Motorcycle Series), 1959–1960 | Graphite | $189,000 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Home - Secured., 1982 | Pencil on paper | $87,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2021 |
| 4 | Untitled (Two Bikers), 1963 | Pencil | $60,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2024 |
| 5 | Untitled (graphite on paper), 1985 | Graphite on paper | $56,700 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 6 | Fucker, 1965 | Ink | $55,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2020 |
| 7 | Portrait of Eric, 1985 | Pencil and color pencils | $52,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2022 |
| 8 | Untitled (from the Buddy series), 1969 | Graphite | $48,260 | Rago Arts | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled (from the Buddy series), 1969 | Graphite on paper | $38,000 | Wright | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Untitled (pencil on paper), 1965 | Pencil on paper | $35,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 38 | $13,335 |
| Other | 17 | $2,032 |
| Prints | 15 | $1,905 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $10,121 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $7,750 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 85 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Tom of Finland is a Finnish artist with 69 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $8,888. 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 Tom of Finland sold in 2026 for $10,986, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tom of Finland work worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom of Finland work is $8,888.

The median Tom of Finland work on paper sells for $15,127 across 31 lots.

The median Tom of Finland print sells for $2,743 across 19 lots.

The median Tom of Finland photograph sells for $2,000 across 4 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Tom of Finland work on papers typically sell for $9,934–$38,315 (the middle half of 28 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 19 | $2,743 | $13,750 | — | 2026-07-09 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $15,127‡ | $289,800 | 96.9% | 2026-10-07 |
| Photography | 4 | $2,000 | $15,120 | — | 2024-08-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $87,500 | $289,800 | — | 2024-08-22 |

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $2,288–$4,026 | $2,753 | $7,740 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $9,934–$38,315‡ | $14,375‡ | $189,000 |

‡ 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 | 2022 | $289,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $189,000 |
| Photography | 2023 | $15,120 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $13,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $7,740 |
| Photography | 2021 | $2,000 |

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 Tom of Finland worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom of Finland work is $8,888. The median Tom of Finland work on paper sells for $15,127 across 31 lots. The median Tom of Finland print sells for $2,743 across 19 lots. The median Tom of Finland photograph sells for $2,000 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Tom of Finland work on papers typically sell for $9,934–$38,315 (the middle half of 28 sold 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 Tom of Finland work on paper?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tom of Finland work on paper is $15,127. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tom of Finland's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tom of Finland work on paper is $289,800.

### What is the average price of a Tom of Finland print?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tom of Finland print is $2,743.

### What is Tom of Finland's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tom of Finland print is $13,750.

### What is the average price of a small Tom of Finland work on paper?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tom of Finland work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $14,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Tom of Finland print?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tom of Finland print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,753, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Tom of Finland's auction record?

Tom of Finland's auction record is $289,800, set in 2022.

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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, “Tom of Finland auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tom-of-finland (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.