Nicolai Cikovsky (1894–1987)
Nicolai Cikovsky is an American artist with 82 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $749. 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 Nicolai Cikovsky sold in 2025 for $3,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicolai Cikovsky work is $749.
The median Nicolai Cikovsky painting sells for $844 across 46 lots.
The median Nicolai Cikovsky work on paper sells for $187 across 4 lots.
The median Nicolai Cikovsky print sells for $1,055 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Nicolai Cikovsky paintings typically sell for $748–$1,444 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Nicolai Cikovsky paintings typically sell for $260–$1,645 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $1,055† | $2,040 | 66.7% | 2026-01-23 |
| Paintings | 61 | $844†‡ | $6,250 | 75.4% | 2025-01-30 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $187† | $1,430 | 44.4% | 2023-10-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $3,818 | $6,250 | — | 2022-01-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Nicolai Cikovsky's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $1,055 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (61 lots) median $844, record $6,250. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $3,818.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $260–$1,645‡ | $553‡ | $3,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $748–$1,444†‡ | $1,000†‡ | $6,250 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2009 | $6,250 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $3,818 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $2,040 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,430 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $201 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $70† |
† 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 Nicolai Cikovsky worth?
Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicolai Cikovsky work is $749. The median Nicolai Cikovsky painting sells for $844 across 46 lots. The median Nicolai Cikovsky work on paper sells for $187 across 4 lots. The median Nicolai Cikovsky print sells for $1,055 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Nicolai Cikovsky paintings typically sell for $748–$1,444 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Nicolai Cikovsky paintings typically sell for $260–$1,645 (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 Nicolai Cikovsky painting?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicolai Cikovsky painting is $844. 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 Nicolai Cikovsky's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicolai Cikovsky painting is $6,250.
What is the average price of a medium Nicolai Cikovsky painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Nicolai Cikovsky painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,000, 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 Nicolai Cikovsky painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nicolai Cikovsky painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $553, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Nicolai Cikovsky's auction record?
Nicolai Cikovsky's auction record is $6,250, set in 2009.
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