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# Väinö Hämäläinen (1876–1940)

Väinö Hämäläinen is a Finnish artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $3,554.

A work by Väinö Hämäläinen sold in 2025 for $6,936, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Väinö Hämäläinen work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Väinö Hämäläinen work is $3,554.

The median Väinö Hämäläinen painting sells for $3,554 across 12 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $3,554 | $13,000 | 85.7% | 2025-07-03 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | — | 2019-07-15 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $2,129–$5,720 | $3,818 | $13,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1993 | $13,000 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $6,936 |

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 Väinö Hämäläinen worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Väinö Hämäläinen work is $3,554. The median Väinö Hämäläinen painting sells for $3,554 across 12 lots.

### What is the average price of a Väinö Hämäläinen painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Väinö Hämäläinen painting is $3,554.

### What is Väinö Hämäläinen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Väinö Hämäläinen painting is $13,000.

### What is Väinö Hämäläinen's auction record?

Väinö Hämäläinen's auction record is $13,000, set in 1993.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Väinö Hämäläinen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/vaino-hamalainen (updated 2026-11-01).

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.