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# Unto Koistinen (b. 1917)

Unto Koistinen is an artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,962.

A work by Unto Koistinen sold in 2022 for $23,019, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Unto Koistinen work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Unto Koistinen work is $2,962.

The median Unto Koistinen painting sells for $3,052 across 22 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 31 | $3,052 | $48,891 | 71% | 2022-11-27 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,857–$4,415 | $2,421 | $30,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $3,042–$17,277 | $6,199 | $48,891 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $48,891 |
| Paintings | 1993 | $30,000 |

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 Unto Koistinen worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Unto Koistinen work is $2,962. The median Unto Koistinen painting sells for $3,052 across 22 lots.

### What is the average price of a Unto Koistinen painting?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Unto Koistinen painting is $3,052.

### What is Unto Koistinen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Unto Koistinen painting is $48,891.

### What is the average price of a small Unto Koistinen painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Unto Koistinen painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,421, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Unto Koistinen's auction record?

Unto Koistinen's auction record is $48,891, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.