Nicolai Fechin (1881–1955)
What is Nicolai Fechin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 50 auction results for Nicolai Fechin at 8 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $150,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $132,450–$175,450, n=7). The auction record is $2,949,434 for The Manicure. Portrait of Mademoiselle Girmond (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Manicure. Portrait of Mademoiselle Girmond, 1917 | Oil paint | $2,949,434 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 2 | Cesarita in Violet, 1881 | Oil paint | $1,134,000 | Christie's | Apr 2023 |
| 3 | Tea in Santa Monica (Portrait of Mrs. Krag) | — | $909,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 4 | Portrait of Duane | — | $902,500 | Sotheby's | Dec 2008 |
| 5 | Nude Woman | — | $872,500 | Sotheby's | Dec 2008 |
| 6 | Study of a Woman (Portrait of Elena Konstantinovna Luksch-Makowsky) | Oil on canvas | $680,000 | Freeman's Hindman | Sep 2021 |
| 7 | Indian Boy with Fan, 1881 | Oil paint | $588,500 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 8 | Indian Girl in Blue Dress, 1881 | Oil paint | $516,500 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 9 | Floral with Daisies | Oil paint | $478,800 | Sotheby's | Sep 2019 |
| 10 | Portrait of Anna May Wong, 1930 | Oil paint | $478,800 | Sotheby's | Sep 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 11 | $302,400 |
| Paintings | 21 | $245,700 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $11,050 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $441,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $24,070 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 50 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Nicolai Fechin is an American artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $157,000.
A work by Nicolai Fechin sold in 2025 for $469,900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Nicolai Fechin on OpeningBid →What is a Nicolai Fechin work worth?
Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicolai Fechin work is $157,000.
The median Nicolai Fechin painting sells for $264,600 across 22 lots.
The median Nicolai Fechin work on paper sells for $11,050 across 10 lots.
The median Nicolai Fechin print sells for $377 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 | $377† | $504 | — | 2025-07-31 |
| Paintings | 25 | $264,600 | $2.9M | 88% | 2026-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $11,050 | $25,200 | — | 2024-07-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 29 | $406,400 | $2.9M | — | 2026-07-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Nicolai Fechin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $377. Paintings (25 lots) median $264,600, record $2,949,434. A typical Nicolai Fechin painting sells for around 702× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 29 lots) the median is $406,400.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $154,850–$281,250 | $180,000 | $588,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $214,383–$529,100 | $441,000 | $2.9M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $7,605–$23,940 | $12,100 | $25,200 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $2.9M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $25,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $24,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $504 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $250† |
† 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 Fechin worth?
Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicolai Fechin work is $157,000. The median Nicolai Fechin painting sells for $264,600 across 22 lots. The median Nicolai Fechin work on paper sells for $11,050 across 10 lots. The median Nicolai Fechin print sells for $377 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Nicolai Fechin painting?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicolai Fechin painting is $264,600.
What is Nicolai Fechin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicolai Fechin painting is $2,949,434.
What is the average price of a medium Nicolai Fechin painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Nicolai Fechin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $441,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Nicolai Fechin painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nicolai Fechin painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $180,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Nicolai Fechin's auction record?
Nicolai Fechin's auction record is $2,949,434, set in 2019.
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