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# Nikolai Smirnov (1938–2005)

Nikolai Smirnov is an artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $20,383.

A work by Nikolai Smirnov sold in 2021 for $21,393, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Nikolai Smirnov work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nikolai Smirnov work is $20,383.

The median Nikolai Smirnov painting sells for $18,031 across 4 lots.

The median Nikolai Smirnov work on paper sells for $23,758 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $18,031 | $21,393 | — | 2021-06-08 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $23,758 | $23,758 | — | 2019-06-04 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $23,758 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $21,393 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $20,383 |

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 Nikolai Smirnov worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nikolai Smirnov work is $20,383. The median Nikolai Smirnov painting sells for $18,031 across 4 lots. The median Nikolai Smirnov work on paper sells for $23,758 across 1 lots.

### What is Nikolai Smirnov's auction record?

Nikolai Smirnov's auction record is $23,758, set in 2019.

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

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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.