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# Boris Solotareff (1889–1966)

Boris Solotareff is a Russian artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $378. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Boris Solotareff is recorded as sold in 2024 for $653; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Boris Solotareff work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Boris Solotareff work is $378.

The median Boris Solotareff work on paper sells for $158 across 9 lots.

The median Boris Solotareff painting sells for $714 across 6 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $714 | $3,900 | 85.7% | 2023-11-10 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $158 | $378 | 75% | 2026-09-07 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $500–$819 | $610 | $1,950 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $113–$226 | $145 | $378 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $3,900 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,950 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $378 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $315 |

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 Solotareff worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Boris Solotareff work is $378. The median Boris Solotareff work on paper sells for $158 across 9 lots. The median Boris Solotareff painting sells for $714 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Boris Solotareff work on paper?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Boris Solotareff work on paper is $158.

### What is Boris Solotareff's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Boris Solotareff work on paper is $378.

### What is Boris Solotareff's auction record?

Boris Solotareff's auction record is $3,900, set in 2021.

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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 Solotareff auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/boris-solotareff (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.