Boris Sveshnikov (1927–1998)
Boris Sveshnikov is a Russian artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $41,022. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Boris Sveshnikov sold in 2025 for $66,002, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Boris Sveshnikov work is $41,022.
The median Boris Sveshnikov work on paper sells for $12,071 across 4 lots.
The median Boris Sveshnikov painting sells for $55,707 across 10 lots.
The median Boris Sveshnikov print sells for $536 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $536 | $536 | — | 2021-11-28 |
| Paintings | 14 | $55,707‡ | $92,250‡ | 71.4% | 2025-05-07 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $12,071‡ | $129,314 | 18.2% | 2024-01-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $181,000 | $204,000 | — | 2024-01-25 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Boris Sveshnikov's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $536. Paintings (14 lots) median $55,707, record $92,250. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Boris Sveshnikov painting sells for around 104× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $181,000.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $14,598–$64,108‡ | $55,707‡ | $92,250‡ |
‡ 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 | 2024 | $129,314 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $92,250‡ |
| Paintings | 2011 | $79,950‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $20,083 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $536 |
‡ 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 Sveshnikov worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Boris Sveshnikov work is $41,022. The median Boris Sveshnikov work on paper sells for $12,071 across 4 lots. The median Boris Sveshnikov painting sells for $55,707 across 10 lots. The median Boris Sveshnikov print sells for $536 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Boris Sveshnikov work on paper?
Based on 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Boris Sveshnikov work on paper is $12,071. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Boris Sveshnikov's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Boris Sveshnikov work on paper is $129,314.
What is the average price of a Boris Sveshnikov painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Boris Sveshnikov painting is $55,707. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Boris Sveshnikov's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Boris Sveshnikov painting is $92,250. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Boris Sveshnikov painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Boris Sveshnikov painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $55,707, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Boris Sveshnikov's auction record?
Boris Sveshnikov's auction record is $129,314, set in 2024.
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