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# Boris Vian

Boris Vian is an artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $585. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Boris Vian sold in 2022 for $4,162, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Boris Vian work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Boris Vian work is $585.

The median Boris Vian photograph sells for $22 across 1 lots.

The median Boris Vian work on paper sells for $2,954 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,954† | $2,954† | — | 2021-11-19 |
| Photography | 2 | $22† | $22† | 50% | 2024-10-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,954† |
| Photography | 2024 | $22† |

† 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 Vian worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Boris Vian work is $585. The median Boris Vian photograph sells for $22 across 1 lots. The median Boris Vian work on paper sells for $2,954 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Boris Vian's auction record is $4,162, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Boris Vian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/boris-vian (updated 2026-11-01).

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.