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# Ernst Iosipovich Neizvestny (1926–2016)

## What is Ernst Iosipovich Neizvestny’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 7 auction results for Ernst Iosipovich Neizvestny at 2 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,384 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,435–$8,936, n=6). The auction record is $12,627 for Centaure/ Centaur (2025, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centaure/ Centaur | Bronze avec socle en marbre | $12,627 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | May 2025 |
| 2 | La Pieta | Bronze avec socle en marbre | $8,936 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | May 2025 |
| 3 | Sans titre/ Untitled, 1973 | Bronze avec socle en marbre | $8,936 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | May 2025 |
| 4 | A full portfolio of etchings of the 'Inferno' from Dante's The Divine Comedy size of, 1926 | — | $6,716 | Bonhams | Jun 2016 |
| 5 | Portrait | Gouache sur papier | $3,832 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | Composition/ Composition, 1973 | Bronze sur socle en marbre | $3,303 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | May 2025 |
| 7 | Tête/ Head | Bronze on a marble base | $2,525 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | May 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 5 | $8,936 |


Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 7 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ernst Iosipovich Neizvestny is a Russian/American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $6,716.

A work by Ernst Iosipovich Neizvestny sold in 2025 for $12,627, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ernst Iosipovich Neizvestny work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Iosipovich Neizvestny work is $6,716.

The median Ernst Iosipovich Neizvestny sculpture sells for $8,936 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $8,936 | $12,627 | — | 2025-05-07 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $12,627 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $8,936 |

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 Ernst Iosipovich Neizvestny worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Iosipovich Neizvestny work is $6,716. The median Ernst Iosipovich Neizvestny sculpture sells for $8,936 across 5 lots.

### What is Ernst Iosipovich Neizvestny's auction record?

Ernst Iosipovich Neizvestny's auction record is $12,627, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.