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# Danila Vassilieff (1897–1958)

## What is Danila Vassilieff’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 100 auction results for Danila Vassilieff at 7 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,292 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,441–$13,743, n=22). The auction record is $78,385 for SUPERMAN (NIETZSCHE) (2026, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUPERMAN (NIETZSCHE), 1950 | Lilydale marble | $78,385 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | FITZROY CHILDREN, 1937 | Oil on canvas | $53,373 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2014 |
| 3 | YANKEE WITH GIRLS, AUSSIES WITHOUT, 1942 | Oil on muslin on board | $51,689 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2016 |
| 4 | Three Forms, 1953 | Marble | $48,660 | Smith & Singer | May 2018 |
| 5 | SWAN HILL, 1956 | Oil on canvas | $36,183 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2017 |
| 6 | STREET SCENE, CENTENNIAL PARK, 1936, 1936 | Oil on canvas | $32,932 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2023 |
| 7 | COLLINGWOOD LANE, c.1939 | Oil on plywood | $32,055 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2013 |
| 8 | Robur Tea Shop, Fitzroy, 1938 | Oil on composition board | $31,298 | Smith & Singer | Aug 2026 |
| 9 | Street Scene, Centennial Park, 1936 | Oil on canvas | $30,133 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2023 |
| 10 | The Blue Shop, Fitzroy, 1938 | Oil on board | $25,019 | Deutscher and Hackett | Dec 2015 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 33 | $16,100 |
| Sculpture | 6 | $11,997 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $2,306 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $22,032 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $5,648 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 100 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Danila Vassilieff is an Australian artist with 142 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $8,526. 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 Danila Vassilieff sold in 2026 for $31,298, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Danila Vassilieff work worth?

Across 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Danila Vassilieff work is $8,526.

The median Danila Vassilieff painting sells for $11,898 across 63 lots.

The median Danila Vassilieff work on paper sells for $1,694 across 20 lots.

The median Danila Vassilieff sculpture sells for $12,790 across 8 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Danila Vassilieff paintings typically sell for $6,479–$29,728 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Danila Vassilieff paintings typically sell for $3,193–$13,842 (the middle half of 29 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 75 | $11,898†‡ | $53,373 | 84% | 2026-08-25 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $1,694†‡ | $3,618 | 71.4% | 2026-06-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $12,790†‡ | $59,303 | 88.9% | 2026-06-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $51,689‡ | $59,303 | — | 2026-06-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $3,193–$13,842†‡ | $8,305†‡ | $32,932 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $6,479–$29,728†‡ | $16,799†‡ | $53,373 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $729–$2,694†‡ | $1,694†‡ | $3,618 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $8,366–$22,028†‡ | $12,790†‡ | $59,303 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $59,303 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $53,373 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $51,689 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $48,660 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $3,618 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $3,204‡ |

‡ 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 Danila Vassilieff worth?

Across 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Danila Vassilieff work is $8,526. The median Danila Vassilieff painting sells for $11,898 across 63 lots. The median Danila Vassilieff work on paper sells for $1,694 across 20 lots. The median Danila Vassilieff sculpture sells for $12,790 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Danila Vassilieff paintings typically sell for $6,479–$29,728 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Danila Vassilieff paintings typically sell for $3,193–$13,842 (the middle half of 29 sold 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 Danila Vassilieff painting?

Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Danila Vassilieff painting is $11,898. 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 Danila Vassilieff's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Danila Vassilieff painting is $53,373.

### What is the average price of a Danila Vassilieff work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Danila Vassilieff work on paper is $1,694. 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 Danila Vassilieff's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Danila Vassilieff work on paper is $3,618.

### What is the average price of a medium Danila Vassilieff painting?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Danila Vassilieff painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $16,799, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Danila Vassilieff painting?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Danila Vassilieff painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,305, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Danila Vassilieff's auction record?

Danila Vassilieff's auction record is $78,385, set in 2026.

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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, “Danila Vassilieff auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/danila-vassilieff (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.