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# Oleg Tselkov (1934–2021)

## What is Oleg Tselkov’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 41 auction results for Oleg Tselkov at 8 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $20,032 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,811–$42,050, n=8). The auction record is $760,833 for Boy with Balloons (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boy with Balloons, 1957 | Oil paint | $760,833 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | four-headed man with nail | — | $354,709 | Sotheby's | Jun 2008 |
| 3 | Portrait of group with watermelon, 1934 | Oil paint | $251,011 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 4 | Pipe, bière et écrevisses/ Pipe, beer and crayfish | Huile sur toile | $207,471 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Sep 2024 |
| 5 | Four-headed woman and two men, 1934 | Oil paint | $167,161 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 6 | Couple | — | $157,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 7 | Woman with Cat and Butterfly, 1988 | Oil on canvas | $134,171 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 8 | Dwie osoby, 1983 | Olej/płótno | $123,228 | DESA Unicum | May 2023 |
| 9 | Portret, 2005 | Olej/płótno | $104,279 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2020 |
| 10 | Portrait with Grapes, Pear, Plum and Dragonfly, 1973 | — | $102,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2007 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $68,983 |
| Other | 9 | $67,085 |
| Prints | 7 | $277 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $92,242 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $46,740 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $4,795 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 41 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Oleg Tselkov is a Russian artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $67,085. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Oleg Tselkov sold in 2024 for $207,471, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Oleg Tselkov work worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oleg Tselkov work is $67,085.

The median Oleg Tselkov painting sells for $67,269 across 26 lots.

The median Oleg Tselkov print sells for $345 across 9 lots.

The median Oleg Tselkov sculpture sells for $4,826 across 1 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 | 9 | $345 | $817 | — | 2025-01-24 |
| Paintings | 33 | $67,269† | $760,833 | 78.8% | 2025-11-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $4,826 | $4,826 | — | 2025-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $162,080 | $760,833 | — | 2024-09-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Oleg Tselkov's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $345. Paintings (33 lots) median $67,269, record $760,833. A typical Oleg Tselkov painting sells for around 195× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $162,080.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $277–$421 | $359 | $817 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $4,765–$23,370 | $16,693 | $67,085 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $52,441–$87,557 | $67,055 | $760,833 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $55,768–$128,700† | $92,242† | $251,011 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $760,833 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $251,011 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $4,826 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $817 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $483 |

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 Oleg Tselkov worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oleg Tselkov work is $67,085. The median Oleg Tselkov painting sells for $67,269 across 26 lots. The median Oleg Tselkov print sells for $345 across 9 lots. The median Oleg Tselkov sculpture sells for $4,826 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Oleg Tselkov painting?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oleg Tselkov painting is $67,269. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Oleg Tselkov's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Oleg Tselkov painting is $760,833.

### What is the average price of a large Oleg Tselkov painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Oleg Tselkov painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $92,242, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Oleg Tselkov painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Oleg Tselkov painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $67,055, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Oleg Tselkov's auction record?

Oleg Tselkov's auction record is $760,833, set in 2021.

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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, “Oleg Tselkov auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/oleg-tselkov (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.