Yrjö Saarinen (1899–1958)
Yrjö Saarinen is a Finnish artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,201. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Yrjö Saarinen sold in 2021 for $2,239, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Yrjö Saarinen on OpeningBid →What is a Yrjö Saarinen work worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yrjö Saarinen work is $1,201.
The median Yrjö Saarinen painting sells for $2,392 across 13 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $2,392‡ | $9,973 | 92.9% | 2021-03-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,985–$3,541‡ | $2,392‡ | $9,973 |
‡ 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 | 2020 | $9,973 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $4,615 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Yrjö Saarinen worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yrjö Saarinen work is $1,201. The median Yrjö Saarinen painting sells for $2,392 across 13 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Yrjö Saarinen painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yrjö Saarinen painting is $2,392. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yrjö Saarinen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yrjö Saarinen painting is $9,973.
What is the average price of a medium Yrjö Saarinen painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yrjö Saarinen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,392, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yrjö Saarinen's auction record?
Yrjö Saarinen's auction record is $9,973, set in 2020.
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