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# Yrjö Edelmann (1941–2016)

## What is Yrjö Edelmann’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 158 auction results for Yrjö Edelmann at 16 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,757 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,258–$15,825, n=12). The auction record is $44,918 for Utan titel (2024, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utan titel, 2006 | Duk | $44,918 | Bukowskis | May 2024 |
| 2 | Magic Blue Paper | Oil on canvas | $21,120 | Capsule Gallery Auction | May 2024 |
| 3 | Stringed blue ocean, 2003 | Duk | $20,149 | Bukowskis | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Utan titel | Olja på duk | $19,144 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 5 | Wrapped case of lemon, 2001 | Duk | $18,248 | Bukowskis | May 2024 |
| 6 | Utan titel, 1998 | Olja på duk | $16,485 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 7 | Stringed Box of Lemons, 1999 | Olja på duk | $15,605 | Bukowskis | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Under certain circumstances, 2012 | Duk | $15,313 | Bukowskis | Apr 2014 |
| 9 | Paketerad frukost i det gröna av Claude Monet, 2002 | Duk | $13,420 | Bukowskis | May 2025 |
| 10 | Black paper, 1980 | Oil on canvas | $12,065 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $7,954 |
| Other | 7 | $7,785 |
| Prints | 5 | $242 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $7,785 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 158 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Yrjö Edelmann is a Finnish artist with 215 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $922. 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 Yrjö Edelmann sold in 2026 for $3,104, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yrjö Edelmann work worth?

Across 157 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yrjö Edelmann work is $922.

The median Yrjö Edelmann painting sells for $6,699 across 65 lots.

The median Yrjö Edelmann print sells for $158 across 49 lots.

The median Yrjö Edelmann work on paper sells for $351 across 12 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Yrjö Edelmann paintings typically sell for $5,406–$14,839 (the middle half of 38 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Yrjö Edelmann prints typically sell for $134–$318 (the middle half of 37 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 | 53 | $158†‡ | $1,100† | 92.5% | 2025-07-25 |
| Paintings | 71 | $6,699†‡ | $44,918 | 91.5% | 2026-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $351‡ | $7,785 | 66.7% | 2024-11-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $20,149‡ | $44,918 | — | 2026-05-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Yrjö Edelmann's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (53 lots) median $158 with 92.5% sell-through. Paintings (71 lots) median $6,699, record $44,918. A typical Yrjö Edelmann painting sells for around 42× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $20,149.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $134–$318†‡ | $159†‡ | $1,100† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $3,735–$8,497†‡ | $5,463†‡ | $12,506‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $5,406–$14,839†‡ | $6,625†‡ | $25,011‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $6,730–$11,545‡ | $9,059‡ | $44,918 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 5 | $297–$319‡ | $308‡ | $1,290‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $346–$628‡ | $437‡ | $7,785 |

‡ 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 | $44,918 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $25,011‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $7,785 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,290‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,100† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $744‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Yrjö Edelmann worth?

Across 157 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yrjö Edelmann work is $922. The median Yrjö Edelmann painting sells for $6,699 across 65 lots. The median Yrjö Edelmann print sells for $158 across 49 lots. The median Yrjö Edelmann work on paper sells for $351 across 12 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Yrjö Edelmann paintings typically sell for $5,406–$14,839 (the middle half of 38 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Yrjö Edelmann prints typically sell for $134–$318 (the middle half of 37 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 Yrjö Edelmann painting?

Based on 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yrjö Edelmann painting is $6,699. 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 Yrjö Edelmann's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yrjö Edelmann painting is $44,918.

### What is the average price of a Yrjö Edelmann print?

Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yrjö Edelmann print is $158. 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 Yrjö Edelmann's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yrjö Edelmann print is $1,100. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,100 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Yrjö Edelmann work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yrjö Edelmann work on paper is $351. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Yrjö Edelmann's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yrjö Edelmann work on paper is $7,785.

### What is the average price of a medium Yrjö Edelmann painting?

Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yrjö Edelmann painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,625, 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 Yrjö Edelmann print?

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yrjö Edelmann print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $159, 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 Yrjö Edelmann's auction record?

Yrjö Edelmann's auction record is $44,918, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.