Naum Gabo (1890–1977)
What is Naum Gabo’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 49 auction results for Naum Gabo at 17 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,956 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,260–$5,574, n=7). The auction record is $631,240 for Linear Construction in Space No. 2 (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linear Construction in Space No. 2, 1957-1958 | Perspex with nylon monofilament, on a wooden base | $631,240 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 2 | Linear Construction in Space No. 2, 1959 | Perspex, aluminium and stainless steel spring-wire | $341,298 | Christie's | Jun 2013 |
| 3 | LINEAR CONSTRUCTION IN SPACE NO. 1 | Perspex with nylon monofilament | $304,682 | Sotheby's | Jun 2013 |
| 4 | Construction in Space with Balance on Two Points, 1936 | Perspex | $250,000 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 5 | Linear Construction in Space No. 2 | Perspex with nylon monofilament | $250,000 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 6 | Construction in Space: Suspended | Plexiglass, nylon monofilament and gilded phosphor-bronze on aluminum base | $245,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2013 |
| 7 | Construction in Space: Suspended, 1971 | Perspex, stainless steel spring wire, gold plated bronze bow, on aluminium base | $229,648 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 8 | Linear Construction in Space No. 2, 1959 | Perspex, aluminium and stainless steel spring-wire, unique | $214,095 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 9 | SPHERIC THEME: BLACK VARIATION | Transparent rhodoid and black celluloid | $197,295 | Sotheby's | Jun 2009 |
| 10 | Construction in Space: Suspended, 1957 | Perspex, nylon monofilament, and yellow paint on metal base | $132,000 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 12 | $237,324 |
| Other | 8 | $10,626 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $7,094 |
| Prints | 19 | $1,700 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $3,672 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 49 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Naum Gabo is a Russian-American artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $5,806. 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 Naum Gabo sold in 2026 for $7,094, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Naum Gabo work is $5,806.
The median Naum Gabo print sells for $1,700 across 21 lots.
The median Naum Gabo sculpture sells for $221,871 across 14 lots.
The median Naum Gabo work on paper sells for $5,806 across 10 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 | 22 | $1,700‡ | $35,280 | 95.5% | 2026-04-16 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $5,806† | $16,250 | — | 2026-05-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 16 | $221,871 | $631,240 | 87.5% | 2026-03-05 |
| Photography | 2 | $206† | $206† | 50% | 2006-11-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $237,324 | $631,240 | — | 2021-10-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $1,260–$3,069‡ | $1,700‡ | $8,202 |
‡ 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) | 10 | $3,413–$7,754† | $5,806† | $16,250 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $164,648–$277,341 | $229,648 | $631,240 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $631,240 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $341,298 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $35,280 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $16,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $12,065 |
| Photography | 2006 | $206† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Naum Gabo worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Naum Gabo work is $5,806. The median Naum Gabo print sells for $1,700 across 21 lots. The median Naum Gabo sculpture sells for $221,871 across 14 lots. The median Naum Gabo work on paper sells for $5,806 across 10 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 Naum Gabo print?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Naum Gabo print is $1,700. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Naum Gabo's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Naum Gabo print is $35,280.
What is the average price of a Naum Gabo sculpture?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Naum Gabo sculpture is $221,871.
What is Naum Gabo's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Naum Gabo sculpture is $631,240.
What is the average price of a small Naum Gabo print?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Naum Gabo print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,700, 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 Naum Gabo sculpture?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Naum Gabo sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $229,648, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Naum Gabo's auction record?
Naum Gabo's auction record is $631,240, set in 2019.
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