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# Lilja Busse (1897–1958)

Lilja Busse is a Russian-German artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $3,293.

A work by Lilja Busse sold in 2023 for $5,450, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lilja Busse work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lilja Busse work is $3,293.

The median Lilja Busse painting sells for $9,139 across 2 lots.

The median Lilja Busse work on paper sells for $655 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $9,139 | $12,827 | — | 2023-11-23 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $655 | $1,137 | — | 2026-03-25 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $12,827 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $5,450 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1,137 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $174 |

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 Lilja Busse worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lilja Busse work is $3,293. The median Lilja Busse painting sells for $9,139 across 2 lots. The median Lilja Busse work on paper sells for $655 across 2 lots.

### What is Lilja Busse's auction record?

Lilja Busse's auction record is $12,827, set in 2009.

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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.