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# 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.

## What is a El Lizzitsky work 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).

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

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “El Lizzitsky auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/el-lizzitsky (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.