Tove Jansson (1914–2001)
What is Tove Jansson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 86 auction results for Tove Jansson at 8 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $21,678 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,641–$56,650, n=15). The auction record is $257,343 for Vila (Självporträtt) (2024, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vila (Självporträtt), 1943 | Duk | $257,343 | Bukowskis | May 2024 |
| 2 | På väg | Tusch och akvarell på papper | $159,642 | Bukowskis | Dec 2024 |
| 3 | Studie till "Källskärstavlan", 1960 | Papper | $142,363 | Bukowskis | Nov 2023 |
| 4 | Släckning av skogsbrand, -45 | Olja på duk | $138,413 | Bukowskis | Nov 2023 |
| 5 | Kvällsinteriör, 1943 | Olja på duk | $101,629 | Bukowskis | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Läsande kvinna vid ån | Duk | $99,654 | Bukowskis | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | Förstadsvy, 1941 | Duk | $92,907 | Bukowskis | May 2025 |
| 8 | Still Life by the Sea | Oil | $67,668 | Bukowskis | Nov 2023 |
| 9 | Nature morte, -44 | Oil | $67,134 | Bukowskis | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | Innan föreställningen, 1943 | Olja på duk | $61,685 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 33 | $27,408 |
| Other | 22 | $6,665 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $1,702 |
| Prints | 5 | $481 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 31 | $27,408 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $5,564 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 86 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Tove Jansson is a Finnish artist with 138 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $7,350. 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 Tove Jansson sold in 2026 for $9,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tove Jansson on OpeningBid →What is a Tove Jansson work worth?
Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tove Jansson work is $7,350.
The median Tove Jansson painting sells for $23,288 across 38 lots.
The median Tove Jansson work on paper sells for $6,607 across 22 lots.
The median Tove Jansson print sells for $481 across 8 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Tove Jansson paintings typically sell for $7,332–$65,243 (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 | 8 | $481 | $6,723 | — | 2025-03-16 |
| Paintings | 43 | $23,288‡ | $257,343 | 88.4% | 2026-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $6,607†‡ | $159,642 | 88% | 2025-05-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $142,363 | $257,343 | — | 2025-06-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Tove Jansson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $481. Paintings (43 lots) median $23,288, record $257,343. A typical Tove Jansson painting sells for around 48× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $142,363.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $296–$5,448 | $481 | $6,723 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $9,040–$30,893‡ | $11,025‡ | $61,685 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $7,332–$65,243‡ | $29,758‡ | $257,343 |
‡ 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) | 17 | $1,522–$9,116†‡ | $2,802†‡ | $159,642 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2024 | $257,343 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $159,642 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $138,413 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $51,615 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $6,723 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $5,564 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tove Jansson worth?
Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tove Jansson work is $7,350. The median Tove Jansson painting sells for $23,288 across 38 lots. The median Tove Jansson work on paper sells for $6,607 across 22 lots. The median Tove Jansson print sells for $481 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Tove Jansson paintings typically sell for $7,332–$65,243 (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 Tove Jansson painting?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tove Jansson painting is $23,288. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tove Jansson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tove Jansson painting is $257,343.
What is the average price of a Tove Jansson work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tove Jansson work on paper is $6,607. 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 Tove Jansson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tove Jansson work on paper is $159,642.
What is the average price of a medium Tove Jansson painting?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tove Jansson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $29,758, 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 Tove Jansson work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tove Jansson work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,802, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Tove Jansson's auction record?
Tove Jansson's auction record is $257,343, set in 2024.
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