Ernst Neizvestny (1925–2016)
What is Ernst Neizvestny’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 65 auction results for Ernst Neizvestny at 10 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $583 including buyer’s premium (middle half $444–$854, n=17). The auction record is $53,125 for The glance (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The glance | — | $53,125 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 2 | Composition No.4 | — | $50,715 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | Stained Glass - Seeing through human mind | — | $40,625 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 4 | La femme | — | $34,375 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 5 | Inferno, 1979 | Oil paint | $30,089 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 6 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 1979 | Acrylic paint | $19,823 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 7 | Centaur | — | $16,250 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 8 | Hermaphrodite | — | $16,250 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 9 | Fratricide, 1955 | Bronze | $15,328 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 2026 |
| 10 | Untitled (oil on canvas) | Oil on canvas | $13,750 | Sotheby's | Oct 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $13,750 |
| Sculpture | 9 | $6,250 |
| Other | 16 | $1,688 |
| Works on paper | 24 | $809 |
| Prints | 5 | $211 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $1,445 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $692 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 65 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Ernst Neizvestny is a Russian artist with 107 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,445. 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 Ernst Neizvestny sold in 2026 for $15,328, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Neizvestny work is $1,445.
The median Ernst Neizvestny work on paper sells for $770 across 30 lots.
The median Ernst Neizvestny painting sells for $13,750 across 7 lots.
The median Ernst Neizvestny sculpture sells for $6,250 across 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $181†‡ | $9,223‡ | 75% | 2026-06-24 |
| Paintings | 9 | $13,750 | $30,089 | 77.8% | 2019-11-18 |
| Works on Paper | 42 | $770 | $8,125 | 71.4% | 2026-01-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $6,250† | $15,328 | — | 2026-10-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $40,312† | $53,125 | — | 2022-11-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ernst Neizvestny's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $181 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $13,750, record $30,089. A typical Ernst Neizvestny painting sells for around 76× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $40,312.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $19–$241†‡ | $121†‡ | $9,223‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $13,750–$13,750 | $13,750 | $30,089 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $373–$854 | $525 | $2,729 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $777–$1,822 | $1,335 | $8,125 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $30,089 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $19,823 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $15,328 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $12,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $9,223‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $8,125 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $7,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $247 |
‡ 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 Ernst Neizvestny worth?
Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Neizvestny work is $1,445. The median Ernst Neizvestny work on paper sells for $770 across 30 lots. The median Ernst Neizvestny painting sells for $13,750 across 7 lots. The median Ernst Neizvestny sculpture sells for $6,250 across 9 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 Ernst Neizvestny work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Neizvestny work on paper is $770.
What is Ernst Neizvestny's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Neizvestny work on paper is $8,125.
What is the average price of a small Ernst Neizvestny work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ernst Neizvestny work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $525, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Ernst Neizvestny work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ernst Neizvestny work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,335, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Ernst Neizvestny's auction record?
Ernst Neizvestny's auction record is $53,125, set in 2008.
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