El Lizzitsky (1890–1941)
El Lizzitsky is a Russian artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $2,281. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by El Lizzitsky sold in 2025 for $22,165, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a El Lizzitsky work is $2,281.
The median El Lizzitsky print sells for $13,503 across 15 lots.
The median El Lizzitsky photograph sells for $1,060 across 7 lots.
The median El Lizzitsky work on paper sells for $211,050 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 | 21 | $13,503‡ | $30,794‡ | 71.4% | 2025-12-04 |
| Paintings | 1 | $155,759 | $155,759 | — | 2016-03-08 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $211,050‡ | $211,050‡ | 50% | 2021-03-02 |
| Photography | 12 | $1,060‡ | $3,340‡ | 58.3% | 2024-12-04 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
El Lizzitsky's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (21 lots) median $13,503 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $155,759, record $155,759. A typical El Lizzitsky painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $10,377–$19,103‡ | $13,503‡ | $30,794‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $852–$22,165‡ | $2,113‡ | $22,165 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $643–$2,260‡ | $1,060‡ | $3,340‡ |
‡ 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 | 2021 | $211,050‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $155,759 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $30,794‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $29,669 |
| Photography | 2008 | $3,340‡ |
| Photography | 2009 | $2,449‡ |
‡ 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 El Lizzitsky worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a El Lizzitsky work is $2,281. The median El Lizzitsky print sells for $13,503 across 15 lots. The median El Lizzitsky photograph sells for $1,060 across 7 lots. The median El Lizzitsky work on paper sells for $211,050 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a El Lizzitsky print?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a El Lizzitsky print is $13,503. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is El Lizzitsky's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a El Lizzitsky print is $30,794. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a El Lizzitsky photograph?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a El Lizzitsky photograph is $1,060. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is El Lizzitsky's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a El Lizzitsky photograph is $3,340. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is El Lizzitsky's auction record?
El Lizzitsky's auction record is $211,050, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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