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# Lev Tchistovsky (1902–1969)

Lev Tchistovsky is an artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $8,341. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Lev Tchistovsky sold in 2021 for $14,262, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lev Tchistovsky work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lev Tchistovsky work is $8,341.

The median Lev Tchistovsky painting sells for $11,301 across 8 lots.

The median Lev Tchistovsky work on paper sells for $8,110 across 7 lots.

The median Lev Tchistovsky print sells for $606 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $606 | $896 | — | 2025-06-01 |
| Paintings | 10 | $11,301† | $40,670 | 80% | 2026-03-12 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $8,110 | $80,719 | — | 2024-07-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Lev Tchistovsky's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $606. Paintings (10 lots) median $11,301, record $40,670. A typical Lev Tchistovsky painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $80,719 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $40,670 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $25,607 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $20,170 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $896 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $316 |

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 Lev Tchistovsky worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lev Tchistovsky work is $8,341. The median Lev Tchistovsky painting sells for $11,301 across 8 lots. The median Lev Tchistovsky work on paper sells for $8,110 across 7 lots. The median Lev Tchistovsky print sells for $606 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Lev Tchistovsky's auction record?

Lev Tchistovsky's auction record is $80,719, set in 2017.

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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.