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# Nicolas Issaiev (1891–1977)

Nicolas Issaiev is a French artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,506. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Nicolas Issaiev sold in 2016 for $4,807, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Nicolas Issaiev work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicolas Issaiev work is $1,506.

The median Nicolas Issaiev painting sells for $911 across 13 lots.

The median Nicolas Issaiev work on paper sells for $2,673 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $911‡ | $5,013 | 92.9% | 2020-07-08 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,673 | $2,673 | — | 2007-06-04 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $677–$2,437‡ | $1,506‡ | $4,807 |

‡ 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 | 2007 | $5,013 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $4,807 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $2,673 |

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 Nicolas Issaiev worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicolas Issaiev work is $1,506. The median Nicolas Issaiev painting sells for $911 across 13 lots. The median Nicolas Issaiev work on paper sells for $2,673 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Nicolas Issaiev painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicolas Issaiev painting is $911. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Nicolas Issaiev's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicolas Issaiev painting is $5,013.

### What is Nicolas Issaiev's auction record?

Nicolas Issaiev's auction record is $5,013, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Nicolas Issaiev auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nicolas-issaiev (updated 2026-11-01).

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.