What is a Paavo Tynell work worth?
1890–1973 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 249 priced auction sales, works by Paavo Tynell have sold for a median of $9,018Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $4,000Sign up free to see and $18,444Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $6,150Sign up free to see across 149 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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Paavo Tynell prices by medium
- Auction results
- 304
- Sold rate
- 82%
- Active at auction
- 2001–2026
- Median price
- $9kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $252kSign up free to see Chandelier, model 9041, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Apr 2023
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 82 | $4k–$18.1kSign up free to see | $9.8kSign up free to see |
| Sculpture | 7 | $4.1k–$23kSign up free to see | $7.7kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $3.6k–$11.5kSign up free to see | $7.5kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Phillips (91), Wright (78), Bonhams (57)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 27 | $2.5k–$8.1kSign up free to see | $5.1kSign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 107 | $3.9k–$13.4kSign up free to see | $7.2kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 66 | $5.4k–$22.9kSign up free to see | $12.1kSign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 34 | $10.1k–$38.5kSign up free to see | $20.6kSign up free to see |
Recent Paavo Tynell sales
- Table Lamp, Brass — $5,500Sign up free to see, Billings, Sep 20, 2026
- Ceiling lamps, pair, brass, frosted glass — $25,600Sign up free to see, Wright, Aug 13, 2026
- Candle wall sconces model 7011, pair, brass — $2,816Sign up free to see, Wright, Aug 4, 2026
- Outdoor Sconces (2), Aluminum — $1,500Sign up free to see, Billings, Jun 20, 2026
- 'Ballerina' Chandelier, Brass — $1,100Sign up free to see, Billings, Jun 20, 2026
- Rare floor lamp, model no. 9620, Brass, leather — $103,200Sign up free to see, Phillips, Jun 12, 2026
- Ceiling light, model 20423, Idman, c. 1960's, brass decorations — $1,877Sign up free to see, Hagelstam, Jun 10, 2026
- Ceiling light, model K2-20, Idman, opal glass and copper — $1,227Sign up free to see, Hagelstam, Jun 10, 2026
Questions about Paavo Tynell prices
What is a Paavo Tynell work worth?
Based on 249 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Paavo Tynell have sold for a median of $9,018, and half of them sold between $4,000 and $18,444. Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Paavo Tynell sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $252,000 for “Chandelier, model 9041” at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in April 2023.
Which Paavo Tynell medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $9,793 (82 sales).
How often do Paavo Tynell works sell at auction?
82% of the 304 lots recorded between 2001 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Paavo Tynell work?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
Paavo Tynell have appeared at auction 304 times in ArtSell’s records between 2001 and 2026; 249 sold, a sell-through rate of 82%.
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