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# Alexander Zhitomirsky (1907–1993)

Alexander Zhitomirsky is an artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $3,910.

A work by Alexander Zhitomirsky sold in 2023 for $5,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alexander Zhitomirsky work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Zhitomirsky work is $3,910.

The median Alexander Zhitomirsky photograph sells for $3,910 across 10 lots.

The median Alexander Zhitomirsky print sells for $4,125 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $4,125 | $5,720 | — | 2023-11-09 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 14 | $3,910 | $49,491 | 71.4% | 2002-02-19 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $2,444–$14,357 | $3,680 | $49,491 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 1999 | $49,491 |
| Photography | 1997 | $17,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $5,720 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $5,500 |

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 Zhitomirsky worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Zhitomirsky work is $3,910. The median Alexander Zhitomirsky photograph sells for $3,910 across 10 lots. The median Alexander Zhitomirsky print sells for $4,125 across 4 lots.

### What is the average price of a Alexander Zhitomirsky photograph?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexander Zhitomirsky photograph is $3,910.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexander Zhitomirsky photograph is $49,491.

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

Alexander Zhitomirsky's auction record is $49,491, set in 1999.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.