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# Ossip Zadkine (1890–1967)

## What is Ossip Zadkine’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 533 auction results for Ossip Zadkine at 82 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,775 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,798–$38,966, n=73). The auction record is $981,275 for Tête de jeune garçon (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tête de jeune garçon, 1890 | Head | $981,275 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 2 | L'oiseau d'or, 1924 | Polished bronze | $780,084 | Christie's | Jun 2011 |
| 3 | Maternité: mother and child, 1912 | Gold and black painted elmwood | $726,756 | Christie's | Nov 2009 |
| 4 | Tête de femme ou Tête Héroïque, 1922 | Bronze poli en partie patiné | $704,715 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 5 | Tête d'homme, 1928 | Head | $668,273 | Christie's | Feb 2020 |
| 6 | Torse de femme, 1925 | Stone | $606,627 | Christie's | Feb 2009 |
| 7 | Le retour de la fille prodigue, 1953 | Polished bronze | $606,018 | Christie's | Feb 2020 |
| 8 | Maternité, 1919 | Wood, black-red primed, set in gold-colour | $599,793 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2024 |
| 9 | Jeune fille à la colombe, 1928 | Gilt and painted plaster | $575,715 | Christie's | Feb 2018 |
| 10 | Le Discobole, 1928 | Carved pear-tree wood on concrete base | $529,200 | Christie's | May 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 134 | $69,590 |
| Other | 55 | $17,500 |
| Works on paper | 101 | $16,450 |
| Paintings | 7 | $7,500 |
| Prints | 76 | $473 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $227,357 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 186 | $18,778 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 117 | $9,086 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 533 results from 82 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ossip Zadkine is a French artist with 761 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $9,622. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ossip Zadkine sold in 2026 for $17,703, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**11 Ossip Zadkine works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Ossip Zadkine work worth?

Across 523 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ossip Zadkine work is $9,622.

The median Ossip Zadkine print sells for $354 across 146 lots.

The median Ossip Zadkine sculpture sells for $69,331 across 155 lots.

The median Ossip Zadkine work on paper sells for $12,120 across 142 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ossip Zadkine work on papers typically sell for $9,802–$30,069 (the middle half of 84 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Ossip Zadkine prints typically sell for $219–$526 (the middle half of 83 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 200 | $354†‡ | $4,445 | 73% | 2026-10-08 |
| Paintings | 10 | $10,233 | $36,326 | — | 2023-10-23 |
| Works on Paper | 175 | $12,120†‡ | $65,977 | 81.1% | 2026-09-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 177 | $69,331†‡ | $780,084 | 87.6% | 2026-05-28 |
| Photography | 4 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 71 | $238,715†‡ | $981,275 | — | 2026-05-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Ossip Zadkine's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (200 lots) median $354 with 73% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $10,233, record $36,326. A typical Ossip Zadkine painting sells for around 29× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 71 lots) the median is $238,715.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $192–$635†‡ | $331†‡ | $4,001 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 83 | $219–$526†‡ | $363†‡ | $4,445 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $1,620–$8,440†‡ | $3,425†‡ | $40,320 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 84 | $9,802–$30,069†‡ | $18,273†‡ | $65,977 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 67 | $20,784–$65,083†‡ | $37,750†‡ | $704,715 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 61 | $44,619–$245,000‡ | $89,103‡ | $780,084 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $148,000–$394,393 | $253,727 | $529,200 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $780,084 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $726,756 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $65,977 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $65,267‡ |
| Paintings | 2004 | $36,326 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $15,351 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $4,445 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $4,001 |

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

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 Ossip Zadkine worth?

Across 523 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ossip Zadkine work is $9,622. The median Ossip Zadkine print sells for $354 across 146 lots. The median Ossip Zadkine sculpture sells for $69,331 across 155 lots. The median Ossip Zadkine work on paper sells for $12,120 across 142 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ossip Zadkine work on papers typically sell for $9,802–$30,069 (the middle half of 84 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Ossip Zadkine prints typically sell for $219–$526 (the middle half of 83 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Ossip Zadkine print?

Based on 146 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ossip Zadkine print is $354. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Ossip Zadkine's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ossip Zadkine print is $4,445.

### What is the average price of a Ossip Zadkine sculpture?

Based on 155 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ossip Zadkine sculpture is $69,331. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Ossip Zadkine's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ossip Zadkine sculpture is $780,084.

### What is the average price of a Ossip Zadkine work on paper?

Based on 142 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ossip Zadkine work on paper is $12,120. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Ossip Zadkine's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ossip Zadkine work on paper is $65,977.

### What is the average price of a medium Ossip Zadkine work on paper?

Based on 84 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ossip Zadkine work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $18,273, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Ossip Zadkine print?

Based on 83 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ossip Zadkine print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $363, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Ossip Zadkine's auction record?

Ossip Zadkine's auction record is $981,275, set in 2017.

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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, “Ossip Zadkine auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ossip-zadkine (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.