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# Alexej von Jawlensky (1864–1941)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 264 auction results for Alexej von Jawlensky at 16 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $98,335 including buyer’s premium (middle half $44,415–$268,819, n=43). The auction record is $11,282,500 for Frau mit grünem Fächer (Woman with a green fan) (2011, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frau mit grünem Fächer (Woman with a green fan) | Oil on board | $11,282,500 | Sotheby's | May 2011 |
| 2 | Spanische Tänzerin, 1909 | Oil on cardboard | $9,086,748 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2024 |
| 3 | Mädchen mit Zopf, 1910 | Oil on thin cardboard, on board | $6,880,872 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2023 |
| 4 | Selbstbildnis, 1912 | Oil on cardboard mounted on plywood | $4,211,327 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2024 |
| 5 | Infantin (Spanierin), 1912 | Oil paint | $4,069,881 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 6 | Mit rundem Tisch, 1910 | Oil paint | $3,852,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 7 | Brustbild einer Frau in rötlichem Gewand, 1912 | Oil paint | $3,372,500 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 8 | Frauenkopf mit Blumen im Haar, 1913 | Oil on cardboard | $3,274,808 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2021 |
| 9 | OBERSTDORF (GEBIRGE) (OBERSTDORF - MOUNTAINS) | Oil on board | $2,621,524 | Sotheby's | Feb 2013 |
| 10 | Blaue Schürze, 1909 | Oil paint | $2,252,150 | Christie's | Feb 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 38 | $186,837 |
| Paintings | 186 | $169,576 |
| Works on paper | 19 | $14,737 |
| Prints | 15 | $8,976 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 49 | $335,728 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 197 | $105,684 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 264 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alexej von Jawlensky is a Russian artist with 312 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $136,393. 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 Alexej von Jawlensky sold in 2026 for $256,038, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**8 Alexej von Jawlensky works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Alexej von Jawlensky work worth?

Across 264 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexej von Jawlensky work is $136,393.

The median Alexej von Jawlensky painting sells for $190,699 across 190 lots.

The median Alexej von Jawlensky work on paper sells for $27,286 across 39 lots.

The median Alexej von Jawlensky print sells for $7,506 across 18 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Alexej von Jawlensky paintings typically sell for $65,951–$276,106 (the middle half of 143 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Alexej von Jawlensky paintings typically sell for $240,327–$2,127,547 (the middle half of 43 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 | 21 | $7,506† | $74,282 | 85.7% | 2024-10-22 |
| Paintings | 200 | $190,699†‡ | $11.3M | 95% | 2026-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 42 | $27,286 | $483,449 | 92.9% | 2026-06-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 155 | $275,012 | $11.3M | — | 2026-10-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Alexej von Jawlensky's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (21 lots) median $7,506 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (200 lots) median $190,699, record $11,282,500. A typical Alexej von Jawlensky painting sells for around 25× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 155 lots) the median is $275,012.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $5,390–$13,273 | $9,589 | $74,282 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,811–$7,663† | $5,992† | $9,890 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 143 | $65,951–$276,106†‡ | $140,913†‡ | $1.9M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $240,327–$2.1M | $415,800 | $11.3M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $10,969–$98,824 | $27,286 | $483,449 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $11.3M |
| Paintings | 2024 | $9.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $483,449 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $345,225 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $74,282 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $25,354 |

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 Alexej von Jawlensky worth?

Across 264 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexej von Jawlensky work is $136,393. The median Alexej von Jawlensky painting sells for $190,699 across 190 lots. The median Alexej von Jawlensky work on paper sells for $27,286 across 39 lots. The median Alexej von Jawlensky print sells for $7,506 across 18 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Alexej von Jawlensky paintings typically sell for $65,951–$276,106 (the middle half of 143 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Alexej von Jawlensky paintings typically sell for $240,327–$2,127,547 (the middle half of 43 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 Alexej von Jawlensky painting?

Based on 190 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexej von Jawlensky painting is $190,699. 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 Alexej von Jawlensky's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexej von Jawlensky painting is $11,282,500.

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

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexej von Jawlensky work on paper is $27,286.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexej von Jawlensky work on paper is $483,449.

### What is the average price of a Alexej von Jawlensky print?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexej von Jawlensky print is $7,506. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Alexej von Jawlensky's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexej von Jawlensky print is $74,282.

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

Based on 143 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alexej von Jawlensky painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $140,913, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Alexej von Jawlensky painting?

Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alexej von Jawlensky painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $415,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Alexej von Jawlensky's auction record?

Alexej von Jawlensky's auction record is $11,282,500, set in 2011.

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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.