Boris Smirnoff
What is Boris Smirnoff’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 45 auction results for Boris Smirnoff at 8 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $61 including buyer’s premium (middle half $37–$100, n=22). The auction record is $327 for Grace Kelly (2026, Olympia Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grace Kelly | Pencil and pastel on paper | $327 | Olympia Auctions | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | BORIS SMIRNOFF (RUSSIAN 1894-1976) | Pastel on paper | $293 | Olympia Auctions | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Two standing female nudes | Oil on board | $226 | Sworders | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | Two standing female nudes, 1895 | Oil on board | $224 | Sworders | Nov 2021 |
| 5 | DEUX HOMMES, 1894 | Pencil and charcoal on paper | $148 | Olympia Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | NU ENDORMI, 1894 | Pencil and pastel on paper | $148 | Olympia Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Rita Hayworth, 1894 | Pencil and pastel on paper | $148 | Olympia Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Nude | Pencil on paper | $118 | Tiroche | Jul 2023 |
| 9 | Vivien Leigh, 1894 | Pencil and pastel on paper | $105 | Olympia Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Portrait of Errol Flynn, 1894 | Coloured pencil on paper | $87 | Olympia Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 20 | $70 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $83 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $61 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 45 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Boris Smirnoff is a Russian artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $117. 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 Smirnoff sold in 2026 for $327, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Boris Smirnoff work is $117.
The median Boris Smirnoff work on paper sells for $133 across 32 lots.
The median Boris Smirnoff painting sells for $224 across 3 lots.
The median Boris Smirnoff photograph sells for $108 across 1 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 | 1 | $20‡ | $20‡ | — | 2006-11-29 |
| Paintings | 3 | $224† | $226 | — | 2026-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 33 | $133‡ | $4,191‡ | 97% | 2026-03-22 |
| Photography | 1 | $108‡ | $108‡ | — | 2006-11-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $392‡ | $4,191‡ | — | 2011-06-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Boris Smirnoff's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $20. Paintings (3 lots) median $224, record $226. A typical Boris Smirnoff painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $392.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $78–$274‡ | $133‡ | $489‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $52–$176‡ | $117‡ | $4,191‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $4,191‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $489‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $226 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $224 |
| Photography | 2006 | $108‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $20‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Boris Smirnoff worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Boris Smirnoff work is $117. The median Boris Smirnoff work on paper sells for $133 across 32 lots. The median Boris Smirnoff painting sells for $224 across 3 lots. The median Boris Smirnoff photograph sells for $108 across 1 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 Smirnoff work on paper?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Boris Smirnoff work on paper is $133. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Boris Smirnoff's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Boris Smirnoff work on paper is $4,191. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Boris Smirnoff work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Boris Smirnoff work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $133, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Boris Smirnoff work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Boris Smirnoff work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $117, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Boris Smirnoff's auction record?
Boris Smirnoff's auction record is $4,191, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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