Varlin (1900–1977)
Varlin is an undetermined artist with 122 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $19,146. 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 Varlin is recorded as sold in 2026 for $30,881; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Varlin on OpeningBid →What is a Varlin work worth?
Across 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Varlin work is $19,146.
The median Varlin painting sells for $35,007 across 65 lots.
The median Varlin print sells for $268 across 34 lots.
The median Varlin work on paper sells for $3,075 across 6 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Varlin paintings typically sell for $26,934–$58,609 (the middle half of 42 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Varlin prints typically sell for $226–$1,151 (the middle half of 24 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 | 39 | $268† | $5,233† | 87.2% | 2025-05-08 |
| Paintings | 68 | $35,007†‡ | $165,058 | 95.6% | 2026-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $3,075† | $64,454† | 85.7% | 2021-09-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $102,276 | $165,058 | — | 2021-12-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Varlin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (39 lots) median $268 with 87.2% sell-through. Paintings (68 lots) median $35,007, record $165,058. A typical Varlin painting sells for around 131× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $102,276.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $226–$1,151† | $433† | $5,233† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $144–$239† | $160† | $373† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $15,005–$20,107† | $18,356† | $35,976 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 42 | $26,934–$58,609†‡ | $41,363†‡ | $165,058 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $38,048–$77,862† | $66,217† | $84,216 |
† 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 | 2021 | $165,058 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $121,268 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $64,454† |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $5,233† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $3,606† |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $1,990† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Varlin worth?
Across 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Varlin work is $19,146. The median Varlin painting sells for $35,007 across 65 lots. The median Varlin print sells for $268 across 34 lots. The median Varlin work on paper sells for $3,075 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Varlin paintings typically sell for $26,934–$58,609 (the middle half of 42 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Varlin prints typically sell for $226–$1,151 (the middle half of 24 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 Varlin painting?
Based on 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Varlin painting is $35,007. 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 Varlin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Varlin painting is $165,058.
What is the average price of a Varlin print?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Varlin print is $268. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Varlin's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Varlin print is $5,233. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,233 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Varlin painting?
Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Varlin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $41,363, 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 the average price of a medium Varlin print?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Varlin print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $433, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Varlin's auction record?
Varlin's auction record is $165,058, set in 2021.
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