Woldemar Toppelius (1858–1933)
Woldemar Toppelius is a Finnish artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 0218, median price $1,437. 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 Woldemar Toppelius sold in 2024 for $1,526, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Woldemar Toppelius work is $1,437.
The median Woldemar Toppelius painting sells for $1,482 across 16 lots.
The median Woldemar Toppelius work on paper sells for $454 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $1,482†‡ | $15,000 | 76.2% | 2024-06-11 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $454 | $454 | 50% | 2018-12-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $393–$3,718†‡ | $1,069†‡ | $15,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,242–$2,585 | $1,482 | $10,000 |
† 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 | 1993 | $15,000 |
| Paintings | 1994 | $10,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $454 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Woldemar Toppelius worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Woldemar Toppelius work is $1,437. The median Woldemar Toppelius painting sells for $1,482 across 16 lots. The median Woldemar Toppelius work on paper sells for $454 across 1 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 Woldemar Toppelius painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Woldemar Toppelius painting is $1,482. 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 Woldemar Toppelius's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Woldemar Toppelius painting is $15,000.
What is Woldemar Toppelius's auction record?
Woldemar Toppelius's auction record is $15,000, set in 1993.
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