Léon Bakst (1866–1924)
What is Léon Bakst’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 112 auction results for Léon Bakst at 18 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,994 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,130–$49,795, n=8). The auction record is $871,395 for Bathers on the Lido, Venice (2013, Roseberys London). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bathers on the Lido, Venice, c.1910 | Oil on canvas | $871,395 | Roseberys London | Jun 2013 |
| 2 | Costume design for 'Antigone': Créon, 1904 | Costume design | $486,729 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 3 | Stage design for 'Daphnis et Chloé': Acts I and III, 1912 | Pencil | $273,025 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 4 | LE NEGRE FAVORI DE ZOBEÏDE, BALLET SCHEHERAZADE, 1910, 1910 | Gouache, peinture or, aquarelle et crayon sur papier vergé | $139,853 | Artcurial | Oct 2010 |
| 5 | Costume design for 'La Belle au Bois Dormant': Le Loup, 1866 | Pencil | $133,357 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 6 | Costume design for 'Shéhérazade': Eunuque, 1910 | Pencil, watercolour and gouache, heightened with gold, on paper | $127,168 | Christie's | Oct 2026 |
| 7 | Costume design for 'Moskwa', 1866 | Gold | $104,899 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 8 | Set design for 'La Belle au Bois Dormant': La Poussée des Lilas, 1921 | Pencil | $104,392 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 9 | Fantaisie sur un costume moderne, Dioné, 1922 | Paper | $88,200 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 10 | Costume design for 'Scheherazade': Almée, 1866 | Pencil | $84,420 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 40 | $15,052 |
| Works on paper | 53 | $13,371 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $30,515 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 74 | $12,724 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 112 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Léon Bakst is a Russian artist with 133 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $11,340. 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 Léon Bakst sold in 2026 for $127,168, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Léon Bakst work is $11,340.
The median Léon Bakst work on paper sells for $21,250 across 51 lots.
The median Léon Bakst print sells for $718 across 10 lots.
The median Léon Bakst painting sells for $37,742 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Léon Bakst work on papers typically sell for $8,030–$41,597 (the middle half of 40 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 | 12 | $718†‡ | $8,024 | 83.3% | 2026-07-29 |
| Paintings | 4 | $37,742 | $871,395 | — | 2025-11-25 |
| Works on Paper | 54 | $21,250‡ | $486,729 | 94.4% | 2026-10-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $136,605 | $871,395 | — | 2026-10-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Léon Bakst's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $718 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $37,742, record $871,395. A typical Léon Bakst painting sells for around 53× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $136,605.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $347–$1,982†‡ | $718†‡ | $8,024 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $8,030–$41,597‡ | $18,647‡ | $133,357 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $14,454–$104,772 | $30,515 | $486,729 |
‡ 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 | 2013 | $871,395 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $486,729 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $273,025 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $64,241 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $8,024 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $7,208 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Léon Bakst worth?
Across 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Léon Bakst work is $11,340. The median Léon Bakst work on paper sells for $21,250 across 51 lots. The median Léon Bakst print sells for $718 across 10 lots. The median Léon Bakst painting sells for $37,742 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Léon Bakst work on papers typically sell for $8,030–$41,597 (the middle half of 40 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 Léon Bakst work on paper?
Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Léon Bakst work on paper is $21,250. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Léon Bakst's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Léon Bakst work on paper is $486,729.
What is the average price of a Léon Bakst print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Léon Bakst print is $718. 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 Léon Bakst's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Léon Bakst print is $8,024.
What is the average price of a small Léon Bakst work on paper?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Léon Bakst work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $18,647, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Léon Bakst work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Léon Bakst work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $30,515, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Léon Bakst's auction record?
Léon Bakst's auction record is $871,395, set in 2013.
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