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# Ivan Ayvazovsky (1817–1900)

Ivan Ayvazovsky is a Russian artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $240,500.

A work by Ivan Ayvazovsky sold in 2025 for $1,304,538, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ivan Ayvazovsky work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ivan Ayvazovsky work is $240,500.

The median Ivan Ayvazovsky painting sells for $249,958 across 20 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $249,958 | $1.5M | — | 2025-12-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $280,409 | $1.5M | — | 2025-12-04 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $58,568–$196,364 | $124,634 | $1.3M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $257,936–$554,914 | $297,188 | $1.5M |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $1.5M |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1.3M |

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 Ivan Ayvazovsky worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ivan Ayvazovsky work is $240,500. The median Ivan Ayvazovsky painting sells for $249,958 across 20 lots.

### What is the average price of a Ivan Ayvazovsky painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ivan Ayvazovsky painting is $249,958.

### What is Ivan Ayvazovsky's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ivan Ayvazovsky painting is $1,454,587.

### What is Ivan Ayvazovsky's auction record?

Ivan Ayvazovsky's auction record is $1,454,587, set in 2025.

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