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# 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.

## What is a Boris Sveshnikov work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Sveshnikov auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/boris-sveshnikov (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.