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# Oleg Vassiliev (1931–2013)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 43 auction results for Oleg Vassiliev at 5 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,111 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,088–$18,202, n=12). The auction record is $945,861 for before the sunset (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | before the sunset | Oil on canvas | $945,861 | Sotheby's | Mar 2008 |
| 2 | The Old Country House in Pushchino | Oil on canvas | $402,512 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | Walking Away | Oil on canvas | $364,414 | Sotheby's | Mar 2008 |
| 4 | Figure in a Circle, 1976 | Oil paint | $293,498 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | ARTISTS IN NEW YORK | Oil paint | $250,000 | Sotheby's | Oct 2019 |
| 6 | By a Campfire. Erik Bulatov, 1962; 1996-2000 | — | $229,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 7 | Home II from the series WHITE HOUSE, OCTOBER 93, 1993 | — | $157,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 8 | Revolving | — | $145,929 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| 9 | The Broken Tree | Oil and pencil on canvas | $140,029 | Sotheby's | Nov 2013 |
| 10 | In the Field (Abramtsevo) | — | $130,291 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $125,785 |
| Other | 9 | $57,000 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $7,708 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $132,907 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $7,111 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 43 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Oleg Vassiliev is a Russian artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $23,950. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Oleg Vassiliev sold in 2026 for $24,908, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Oleg Vassiliev work worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oleg Vassiliev work is $23,950.

The median Oleg Vassiliev painting sells for $86,756 across 14 lots.

The median Oleg Vassiliev work on paper sells for $5,446 across 9 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 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 20 | $86,756† | $402,512 | 70% | 2022-06-20 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $5,446† | $16,188 | 47.4% | 2025-10-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $229,000 | $945,861 | — | 2021-12-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $48,036–$74,167† | $62,572† | $95,168 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $111,529–$271,749† | $140,029† | $402,512 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $5,054–$6,216† | $5,446† | $16,188 |

† 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 | $402,512 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $293,498 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $16,188 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $8,125 |

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 Vassiliev worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oleg Vassiliev work is $23,950. The median Oleg Vassiliev painting sells for $86,756 across 14 lots. The median Oleg Vassiliev work on paper sells for $5,446 across 9 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oleg Vassiliev painting is $86,756. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Oleg Vassiliev painting is $402,512.

### What is the average price of a Oleg Vassiliev work on paper?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oleg Vassiliev work on paper is $5,446. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Oleg Vassiliev's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Oleg Vassiliev work on paper is $16,188.

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

Oleg Vassiliev's auction record is $945,861, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Oleg Vassiliev auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/oleg-vassiliev (updated 2026-11-02).

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.