Leonid Balaklav (b. 1956)
Leonid Balaklav is an Israeli artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $1,000. 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 Leonid Balaklav sold in 2025 for $3,068, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Leonid Balaklav on OpeningBid →What is a Leonid Balaklav work worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leonid Balaklav work is $1,000.
The median Leonid Balaklav painting sells for $1,050 across 36 lots.
The median Leonid Balaklav work on paper sells for $280 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Leonid Balaklav paintings typically sell for $950–$2,124 (the middle half of 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 42 | $1,050‡ | $3,068 | 85.7% | 2025-12-28 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $280‡ | $299 | 50% | 2014-06-28 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $354–$813‡ | $700‡ | $944 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $950–$2,124‡ | $1,298‡ | $3,068 |
‡ 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 | 2025 | $3,068 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $2,760 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $299 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $260‡ |
‡ 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 Leonid Balaklav worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leonid Balaklav work is $1,000. The median Leonid Balaklav painting sells for $1,050 across 36 lots. The median Leonid Balaklav work on paper sells for $280 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Leonid Balaklav paintings typically sell for $950–$2,124 (the middle half of 21 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 Leonid Balaklav painting?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leonid Balaklav painting is $1,050. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Leonid Balaklav's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Leonid Balaklav painting is $3,068.
What is the average price of a medium Leonid Balaklav painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Leonid Balaklav painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,298, 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 small Leonid Balaklav painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Leonid Balaklav painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Leonid Balaklav's auction record?
Leonid Balaklav's auction record is $4,830, set in 2011. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,830 (buyer's premium not included).
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