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# Alexander Rodchenko (1891–1956)

## What is Alexander Rodchenko’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 80 auction results for Alexander Rodchenko at 17 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,313 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,143–$1,720, n=8). The auction record is $281,250 for Lestnitsa (Steps) (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lestnitsa (Steps), 1935 | Cartes-de-visite | $281,250 | Christie's | Apr 2019 |
| 2 | Composition, 1919 | Watercolour and ink | $209,227 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2020 |
| 3 | The Dive, Plongeon, 1891 | Cachet du photographe (au verso) | $179,691 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 4 | Vladimir Mayakovsky, 1924, 1891 | Gelatin silver print | $126,000 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | Composition, 1915 | Watercolor | $123,500 | Christie's | Nov 1999 |
| 6 | Le joueur de jazz, 1943 | Ink | $115,056 | Christie's | Feb 2013 |
| 7 | Gathering for a Demonstration, 1930 | Unique gelatin silver print with applied pigment, printed early 1930s | $101,600 | Phillips | Apr 2024 |
| 8 | Untitled (gouache, pen and black ink over pencil on paper), 1917 | Paper | $101,195 | Christie's | Feb 2001 |
| 9 | Assembling for a Demonstration, 1935 | Cartes-de-visite | $95,556 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 10 | Okhotnyi Row, 1891 | In Russian and printer's notations in graphite and blue pencil on the verso | $77,675 | Christie's | Oct 2002 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $108,126 |
| Photographs | 57 | $3,830 |
| Other | 6 | $2,190 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 64 | $4,853 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 80 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alexander Rodchenko is a Russian artist with 137 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $4,706. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Alexander Rodchenko sold in 2026 for $61,440, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Alexander Rodchenko work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Alexander Rodchenko work worth?

Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Rodchenko work is $4,706.

The median Alexander Rodchenko photograph sells for $4,265 across 60 lots.

The median Alexander Rodchenko work on paper sells for $89,435 across 8 lots.

The median Alexander Rodchenko print sells for $18,880 across 4 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Alexander Rodchenko photographs typically sell for $1,560–$10,180 (the middle half of 54 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 | 6 | $18,880 | $57,360 | 66.7% | 2023-04-18 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $89,435 | $209,227 | — | 2020-09-18 |
| Photography | 79 | $4,265† | $281,250 | 75.9% | 2026-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $124,750 | $281,250 | — | 2025-04-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $62,439–$117,167 | $89,435 | $209,227 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $1,560–$10,180† | $3,755† | $179,691 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2019 | $281,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $209,227 |
| Photography | 2013 | $179,691 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $123,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $57,360 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $23,900 |

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 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Rodchenko work is $4,706. The median Alexander Rodchenko photograph sells for $4,265 across 60 lots. The median Alexander Rodchenko work on paper sells for $89,435 across 8 lots. The median Alexander Rodchenko print sells for $18,880 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Alexander Rodchenko photographs typically sell for $1,560–$10,180 (the middle half of 54 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 $4,265. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Alexander Rodchenko's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexander Rodchenko photograph is $281,250.

### What is the average price of a small Alexander Rodchenko photograph?

Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alexander Rodchenko photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,755, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Alexander Rodchenko's auction record?

Alexander Rodchenko's auction record is $281,250, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Alexander Rodchenko auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alexander-rodchenko (updated 2026-11-02).

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.