Yrjö Kukkapuro (1933–2025)
What is Yrjö Kukkapuro’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 151 auction results for Yrjö Kukkapuro at 25 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,270 including buyer’s premium (middle half $462–$3,353, n=17). The auction record is $10,160 for Pilvi (Cloud) chairs (2025, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pilvi (Cloud) chairs, 1983 | Lacquer | $10,160 | Wright | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Pressu, 1975 | Tin | $9,202 | Artcurial | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | six-piece furniture suite for Haimi, Finland, 1970's | Fibreglass with rotating and swivelling mechanisms, ormavyl fabric upholstery | $7,872 | Bukowskis | Oct 2019 |
| 4 | Karuselli | Vinyl, chromium-plated metal, painted fibreglass | $7,732 | Phillips | Apr 2013 |
| 5 | Saturn Series lounge chairs model B-175-18, 1966 | Fiberglass | $6,550 | Wright | Apr 2024 |
| 6 | Cloud chairs, 1984 | Chairs | $5,625 | Wright | Jan 2022 |
| 7 | Carousel armchair and ottoman, 1970's | Leather | $5,317 | Bukowskis | Apr 2021 |
| 8 | Saturnus, 1970s | Leather | $4,768 | Bukowskis | Dec 2015 |
| 9 | 'Carousel' armchair, 1960's | Terracotta | $4,609 | Bukowskis | Oct 2020 |
| 10 | a “Karuselli” armchair with footstool and side table, Avarte, Finland, post 1980., 1980 | Leather | $4,478 | Bukowskis | Oct 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 123 | $1,330 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 90 | $1,431 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $1,404 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $250 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 151 results from 25 houses · How we compute these figures
Yrjö Kukkapuro is a Finnish artist with 309 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,295. 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 Kukkapuro sold in 2026 for $2,239, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 143 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yrjö Kukkapuro work is $1,295.
The median Yrjö Kukkapuro sculpture sells for $3,750 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $3,750 | $3,750 | 33.3% | 2020-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $7,141 | $10,160 | — | 2025-11-25 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $3,750 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Yrjö Kukkapuro worth?
Across 143 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yrjö Kukkapuro work is $1,295. The median Yrjö Kukkapuro sculpture sells for $3,750 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 Yrjö Kukkapuro's auction record?
Yrjö Kukkapuro's auction record is $10,160, set in 2025.
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