Ilya Bolotowsky (1907–1981)
What is Ilya Bolotowsky’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 296 auction results for Ilya Bolotowsky at 31 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,840 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,096–$33,865, n=26). The auction record is $144,000 for Perugia (2024, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perugia, 1951 | Oil on canvas, in an artist's frame | $144,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Complex Movement, 1947 | Oil paint | $139,700 | Phillips | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Rectangle Within a Circle, 1953 | Painting | $107,950 | Phillips | May 2023 |
| 4 | Relief, 1960 | Oil paint | $88,900 | Phillips | Nov 2023 |
| 5 | Blue Tondo, 1978 | Acrylic paint | $56,250 | Rago Arts | Mar 2022 |
| 6 | Blue Diamond, 1940 | Oil paint | $50,000 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 7 | Vertical Diamond in Black, 1974 | Oil paint | $48,260 | Phillips | Nov 2023 |
| 8 | Large Blue Rhomb, 1975 | Acrylic paint | $47,500 | Christie's | Sep 2019 |
| 9 | White Horizontal with Blue, Red, and Yellow, 1973 | Acrylic on canvas | $44,800 | Sotheby's | Oct 2026 |
| 10 | Architectural Diamond, 1950 | Oil on canvas in artist's frame | $44,450 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 70 | $21,625 |
| Sculpture | 7 | $16,510 |
| Other | 40 | $13,593 |
| Works on paper | 20 | $2,179 |
| Prints | 112 | $894 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 28 | $26,235 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $4,694 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 150 | $1,255 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 296 results from 31 houses · How we compute these figures
Ilya Bolotowsky is an American artist with 360 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,778. 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 Ilya Bolotowsky sold in 2026 for $44,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 290 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ilya Bolotowsky work is $1,778.
The median Ilya Bolotowsky print sells for $816 across 114 lots.
The median Ilya Bolotowsky painting sells for $22,000 across 89 lots.
The median Ilya Bolotowsky work on paper sells for $2,125 across 21 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Ilya Bolotowsky prints typically sell for $520–$1,375 (the middle half of 105 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Ilya Bolotowsky paintings typically sell for $11,655–$37,085 (the middle half of 42 sold 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 | 129 | $816†‡ | $10,200 | 88.4% | 2026-02-28 |
| Paintings | 98 | $22,000† | $144,000 | 90.8% | 2026-10-08 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $2,125† | $8,750 | 87.5% | 2024-09-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $16,250 | $25,000 | 50% | 2020-11-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $47,500 | $144,000 | — | 2026-10-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ilya Bolotowsky's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (129 lots) median $816 with 88.4% sell-through. Paintings (98 lots) median $22,000, record $144,000. A typical Ilya Bolotowsky painting sells for around 27× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $47,500.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 105 | $520–$1,375†‡ | $813†‡ | $10,200 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $5,112–$11,072 | $8,255 | $22,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 42 | $11,655–$37,085† | $25,200† | $144,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $22,887–$37,650 | $27,500 | $47,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,004–$2,630 | $2,358 | $8,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,125–$2,062† | $1,312† | $2,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $144,000 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $139,700 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $25,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $16,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $10,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $8,925 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $8,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $4,788 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ilya Bolotowsky worth?
Across 290 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ilya Bolotowsky work is $1,778. The median Ilya Bolotowsky print sells for $816 across 114 lots. The median Ilya Bolotowsky painting sells for $22,000 across 89 lots. The median Ilya Bolotowsky work on paper sells for $2,125 across 21 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ilya Bolotowsky prints typically sell for $520–$1,375 (the middle half of 105 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Ilya Bolotowsky paintings typically sell for $11,655–$37,085 (the middle half of 42 sold 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 Ilya Bolotowsky print?
Based on 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ilya Bolotowsky print is $816. 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 Ilya Bolotowsky's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ilya Bolotowsky print is $10,200.
What is the average price of a Ilya Bolotowsky painting?
Based on 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ilya Bolotowsky painting is $22,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ilya Bolotowsky's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ilya Bolotowsky painting is $144,000.
What is the average price of a Ilya Bolotowsky work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ilya Bolotowsky work on paper is $2,125. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ilya Bolotowsky's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ilya Bolotowsky work on paper is $8,750.
What is the average price of a medium Ilya Bolotowsky print?
Based on 105 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ilya Bolotowsky print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $813, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Ilya Bolotowsky painting?
Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ilya Bolotowsky painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $25,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ilya Bolotowsky's auction record?
Ilya Bolotowsky's auction record is $144,000, set in 2024.
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