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# Georges Papazoff (1894–1972)

## What is Georges Papazoff’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 58 auction results for Georges Papazoff at 10 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $15,861 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,241–$28,324, n=8). The auction record is $51,409 for Composition au bateau (2023, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Composition au bateau, 1930 | Signée en bas à gauche "papazoff | $51,409 | Artcurial | Jun 2023 |
| 2 | Composition, 1929 | Huile et sable sur toile | $48,409 | Artcurial | Apr 2024 |
| 3 | Composition, 1924 | Oil on canvas | $38,464 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1894 | Huile sur toile | $35,804 | Osenat | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Souvenir de Derain. Autoportrait, 1953 | Oil paint | $31,024 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 6 | Chute de météore, 1928 | Oil paint | $30,861 | Christie's | Sep 2024 |
| 7 | Le messie (Il arrive), 1957 | Huile sur toile | $30,699 | Artcurial | Dec 2016 |
| 8 | Composition aux mâts, 1930 | Huile sur toile | $30,342 | Artcurial | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | Composition, 1928 | Huile sur toile | $29,488 | Ader | Nov 2017 |
| 10 | Chevaux | Huile sur toile | $29,172 | Ader | Jun 2015 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 43 | $15,732 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $26,360 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $11,770 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $3,547 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 58 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Georges Papazoff is a Bulgarian (modern) artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $13,513. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Georges Papazoff sold in 2026 for $27,652, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Georges Papazoff work worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Papazoff work is $13,513.

The median Georges Papazoff painting sells for $15,902 across 46 lots.

The median Georges Papazoff work on paper sells for $1,062 across 5 lots.

The median Georges Papazoff print sells for $433 across 4 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 | 4 | $433 | $6,020 | — | 2023-06-29 |
| Paintings | 50 | $15,902‡ | $51,409 | 92% | 2026-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $1,062 | $2,206 | 71.4% | 2024-12-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $48,409 | $51,409 | — | 2024-04-04 |

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

Georges Papazoff's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $433. Paintings (50 lots) median $15,902, record $51,409. A typical Georges Papazoff painting sells for around 37× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $48,409.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $5,652–$19,809‡ | $7,684‡ | $30,861 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $9,324–$27,051 | $11,770 | $48,409 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $26,341–$28,912 | $26,772 | $38,464 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $51,409 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $48,409 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $6,020 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,206 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,165 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $453 |

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 Georges Papazoff worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Papazoff work is $13,513. The median Georges Papazoff painting sells for $15,902 across 46 lots. The median Georges Papazoff work on paper sells for $1,062 across 5 lots. The median Georges Papazoff print sells for $433 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Georges Papazoff painting?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Papazoff painting is $15,902. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Georges Papazoff's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Papazoff painting is $51,409.

### What is the average price of a medium Georges Papazoff painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Georges Papazoff painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,770, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Georges Papazoff's auction record?

Georges Papazoff's auction record is $51,409, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.