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# Boris O'Klein (1893–1985)

## What is Boris O'Klein’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 69 auction results for Boris O'Klein at 29 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $300 including buyer’s premium (middle half $188–$317, n=11). The auction record is $1,140 for Boris O'Klein, 11 Dirty Dogs of Paris Colored Etchings (2025, Case Antiques Auctions & Appraisals). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boris O'Klein, 11 Dirty Dogs of Paris Colored Etchings | Pencil in the lower margin | $1,140 | Case Antiques Auctions & Appraisals | Jan 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commes nos Maitres, A La Queue!, Sus aux Curieux! | Aquatint | $750 | Clars Auction Gallery | Feb 2025 |
| 2 | Four etchings from the "Dirty Dogs of Paris" series | Etching | $561 | John Moran Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 3 | Dirty Dogs of Paris | Etching | $397 | Sworders | Jan 2024 |
| 4 | Dirty Dogs of Paris, 1893 | Two hand coloured etchings | $397 | Sworders | Jan 2024 |
| 5 | Dirty Dogs of Paris, 1893 | Two hand coloured etchings | $348 | Sworders | Jan 2024 |
| 6 | Dirty Dogs of Paris | Etching | $348 | Sworders | Jan 2024 |
| 7 | Chacun son Tour! | Etching | $317 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Ilya L'Etourdie | Etching | $317 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | W.C. Privé! | Etching | $317 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 16 | $317 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $317 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 69 results from 29 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Boris O'Klein is a French artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $317. 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 Boris O'Klein sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $331 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Boris O'Klein work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Boris O'Klein work is $317.

The median Boris O'Klein print sells for $113 across 46 lots.

The median Boris O'Klein work on paper sells for $295 across 7 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Boris O'Klein prints typically sell for $45–$332 (the middle half of 29 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 | 54 | $113†‡ | $750 | 85.2% | 2026-09-10 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $295†‡ | $413† | 77.8% | 2023-02-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $1,180† | $1,416† | — | 2025-01-26 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $45–$332†‡ | $113†‡ | $561 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $109–$442†‡ | $330†‡ | $750 |

† 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) | 6 | $295–$373†‡ | $295†‡ | $413† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $561 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $413† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $400† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Boris O'Klein worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Boris O'Klein work is $317. The median Boris O'Klein print sells for $113 across 46 lots. The median Boris O'Klein work on paper sells for $295 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Boris O'Klein prints typically sell for $45–$332 (the middle half of 29 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 Boris O'Klein print?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Boris O'Klein print is $113. 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 Boris O'Klein's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Boris O'Klein print is $750.

### What is the average price of a small Boris O'Klein print?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Boris O'Klein print (small (under 50 cm)) is $113, 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 Boris O'Klein's auction record?

Boris O'Klein's auction record is $750, set in 2025.

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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, “Boris O'Klein auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/boris-o-klein (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.