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# Alexei Jawlensky (1864–1941)

## What is Alexei Jawlensky’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 94 auction results for Alexei Jawlensky at 5 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $444,677 including buyer’s premium (middle half $61,200–$952,500, n=5). The auction record is $5,796,589 for Mädchen mit roter Schleife (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mädchen mit roter Schleife, 1911 | Oil paint | $5,796,589 | Christie's | Feb 2008 |
| 2 | Mädchen mit Zopf, 1909 | Oil paint | $5,193,000 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | Odalyske, 1910 | Oil paint | $5,122,500 | Christie's | May 2009 |
| 4 | Hélène, 1911 | Oil paint | $4,242,439 | Christie's | Jun 2011 |
| 5 | Blasse Blüten, 1911 | Oil paint | $4,230,362 | Christie's | Feb 2007 |
| 6 | Infantin (Spanierin), 1912-13 | Oil paint | $4,035,271 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| 7 | Blauer Shawl, 1912 | Oil paint | $3,572,665 | Christie's | Feb 2013 |
| 8 | Junges Mädchen mit den grünen Augen, 1910 | Oil paint | $3,309,500 | Christie's | Nov 2002 |
| 9 | Spanierin mit geschlossenen Augen, 1913 | Oil paint | $3,289,000 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 10 | Frauenbildnis, 1912 | Oil paint | $3,218,500 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 77 | $591,615 |
| Other | 11 | $282,369 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $2,029,960 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 61 | $234,147 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 94 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alexei Jawlensky is a Russian artist with 98 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $456,980.

A work by Alexei Jawlensky sold in 2025 for $952,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Alexei Jawlensky work worth?

Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexei Jawlensky work is $456,980.

The median Alexei Jawlensky painting sells for $594,588 across 79 lots.

The median Alexei Jawlensky work on paper sells for $29,335 across 13 lots.

The median Alexei Jawlensky print sells for $3,750 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Alexei Jawlensky paintings typically sell for $96,512–$762,351 (the middle half of 48 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Alexei Jawlensky paintings typically sell for $916,298–$3,304,375 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $3,750 | $3,750 | — | 2013-05-19 |
| Paintings | 81 | $594,588 | $5.8M | 97.5% | 2026-03-05 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $29,335 | $1M | — | 2022-03-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 73 | $769,000 | $5.8M | — | 2026-03-05 |

Alexei Jawlensky's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $3,750. Paintings (81 lots) median $594,588, record $5,796,589. A typical Alexei Jawlensky painting sells for around 159× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 73 lots) the median is $769,000.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $96,512–$762,351 | $298,254 | $1.6M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $916,298–$3.3M | $2M | $5.8M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $16,839–$185,778 | $26,636 | $523,238 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $5.8M |
| Paintings | 2007 | $5.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $1M |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $523,238 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $3,750 |

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 Alexei Jawlensky worth?

Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexei Jawlensky work is $456,980. The median Alexei Jawlensky painting sells for $594,588 across 79 lots. The median Alexei Jawlensky work on paper sells for $29,335 across 13 lots. The median Alexei Jawlensky print sells for $3,750 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Alexei Jawlensky paintings typically sell for $96,512–$762,351 (the middle half of 48 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Alexei Jawlensky paintings typically sell for $916,298–$3,304,375 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Alexei Jawlensky painting?

Based on 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexei Jawlensky painting is $594,588.

### What is Alexei Jawlensky's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexei Jawlensky painting is $5,796,589.

### What is the average price of a Alexei Jawlensky work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexei Jawlensky work on paper is $29,335.

### What is Alexei Jawlensky's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexei Jawlensky work on paper is $1,016,349.

### What is the average price of a small Alexei Jawlensky painting?

Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alexei Jawlensky painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $298,254, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Alexei Jawlensky painting?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alexei Jawlensky painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,029,960, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Alexei Jawlensky's auction record?

Alexei Jawlensky's auction record is $5,796,589, set in 2008.

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