> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mihail-chemiakin · updated 2026-11-02

# CHEMIAKIN, MIHAIL (b. 1943)

## What is CHEMIAKIN, MIHAIL’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 90 auction results for CHEMIAKIN, MIHAIL at 24 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,908 including buyer’s premium (middle half $825–$3,765, n=26). The auction record is $17,920 for Gardeners (2026, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gardeners, 1997 | Oil on canvas | $17,920 | Rago Arts | May 2026 |
| 2 | Carnival at St. Petersburg, 1998 | Oil on canvas | $12,800 | Rago Arts | May 2026 |
| 3 | Petrushka | Sterling silver parcel-gilt | $8,320 | Rago Arts | May 2026 |
| 4 | Metaphysical Profile, 1978 | Oil on canvas | $6,500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Mar 2024 |
| 5 | Petrushka | Sterling silver parcel-gilt | $5,054 | Rago Arts | May 2026 |
| 6 | Untitled, metaphysical head, 1978 | Watercolor and ink on paper | $4,950 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jan 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled (from the Carnival in St. Petersburg series), 1995 | Bronze | $4,256 | Rago Arts | May 2026 |
| 8 | Martian Head, 1979 | Gouache, watercolor, and ink on paper | $3,810 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | Metaphysical Composition, 1979 | Gouache, watercolor, and ink on paper | $3,630 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 10 | Revolution, 1979 | Gouache, watercolor, and ink on paper | $3,630 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 19 | $2,540 |
| Prints | 30 | $222 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $683 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 31 | $337 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 90 results from 24 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


CHEMIAKIN, MIHAIL is a Russian artist with 116 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $612. 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 CHEMIAKIN, MIHAIL is recorded as sold in 2026 for $11,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a CHEMIAKIN, MIHAIL work worth?

Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a CHEMIAKIN, MIHAIL work is $612.

The median CHEMIAKIN, MIHAIL print sells for $270 across 42 lots.

The median CHEMIAKIN, MIHAIL work on paper sells for $1,988 across 23 lots.

The median CHEMIAKIN, MIHAIL painting sells for $11,548 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) CHEMIAKIN, MIHAIL prints typically sell for $150–$405 (the middle half of 31 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 | 47 | $270†‡ | $1,875† | 89.4% | 2026-05-19 |
| Paintings | 5 | $11,548† | $17,920 | — | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $1,988† | $4,950 | 95.8% | 2026-05-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $4,256 | $4,256 | — | 2026-05-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $11,274†‡ | $17,920 | — | 2026-09-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

CHEMIAKIN, MIHAIL's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (47 lots) median $270 with 89.4% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $11,548, record $17,920. A typical CHEMIAKIN, MIHAIL painting sells for around 43× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $11,274.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $170–$418†‡ | $264†‡ | $1,716 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $150–$405†‡ | $271†‡ | $1,875† |

† 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) | 13 | $660–$1,980† | $975† | $4,950 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $2,640–$3,630† | $3,300† | $3,810 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $17,920 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $12,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $4,950 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $4,256 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,810 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $1,875† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,716 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 CHEMIAKIN, MIHAIL worth?

Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a CHEMIAKIN, MIHAIL work is $612. The median CHEMIAKIN, MIHAIL print sells for $270 across 42 lots. The median CHEMIAKIN, MIHAIL work on paper sells for $1,988 across 23 lots. The median CHEMIAKIN, MIHAIL painting sells for $11,548 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) CHEMIAKIN, MIHAIL prints typically sell for $150–$405 (the middle half of 31 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 CHEMIAKIN, MIHAIL print?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a CHEMIAKIN, MIHAIL print is $270. 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 CHEMIAKIN, MIHAIL's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a CHEMIAKIN, MIHAIL print is $1,875. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,875 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a CHEMIAKIN, MIHAIL work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a CHEMIAKIN, MIHAIL work on paper is $1,988. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is CHEMIAKIN, MIHAIL's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a CHEMIAKIN, MIHAIL work on paper is $4,950.

### What is the average price of a medium CHEMIAKIN, MIHAIL print?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium CHEMIAKIN, MIHAIL print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $271, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small CHEMIAKIN, MIHAIL work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small CHEMIAKIN, MIHAIL work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $975, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is CHEMIAKIN, MIHAIL's auction record?

CHEMIAKIN, MIHAIL's auction record is $17,920, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “CHEMIAKIN, MIHAIL auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mihail-chemiakin (updated 2026-11-02).

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.