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# 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.

## What is a Alexander Rodchenko work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Alexander Rodchenko auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alexander-rodchenko (updated 2026-11-03).

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.