Alexander Rodchenko (1891–1956)
Alexander Rodchenko is a Russian artist with 119 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $2,530. 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 Alexander Rodchenko is recorded as sold in 2026 for $4,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Rodchenko work is $2,530.
The median Alexander Rodchenko photograph sells for $2,880 across 60 lots.
The median Alexander Rodchenko print sells for $13,612 across 8 lots.
The median Alexander Rodchenko work on paper sells for $21,032 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Alexander Rodchenko photographs typically sell for $1,500–$6,440 (the middle half of 49 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 | 10 | $13,612†‡ | $35,000 | 80% | 2026-04-16 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $21,032 | $40,000 | 50% | 2018-07-11 |
| Photography | 73 | $2,880‡ | $27,600 | 82.2% | 2026-05-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $35,000 | $40,000 | — | 2021-05-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $812–$1,223†‡ | $875†‡ | $26,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 49 | $1,500–$6,440‡ | $3,000‡ | $21,461 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $40,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $35,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $35,000 |
| Photography | 2002 | $27,600 |
| Photography | 2016 | $21,461 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $2,064 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alexander Rodchenko worth?
Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Rodchenko work is $2,530. The median Alexander Rodchenko photograph sells for $2,880 across 60 lots. The median Alexander Rodchenko print sells for $13,612 across 8 lots. The median Alexander Rodchenko work on paper sells for $21,032 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Alexander Rodchenko photographs typically sell for $1,500–$6,440 (the middle half of 49 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 Alexander Rodchenko photograph?
Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexander Rodchenko photograph is $2,880. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Alexander Rodchenko's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexander Rodchenko photograph is $27,600.
What is the average price of a small Alexander Rodchenko photograph?
Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alexander Rodchenko photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Alexander Rodchenko's auction record?
Alexander Rodchenko's auction record is $40,000, set in 2005.
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