Pavel Mansurov (1896–1983)
What is Pavel Mansurov’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Pavel Mansurov at 7 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,627 including buyer’s premium (middle half $811–$3,233, n=6). The auction record is $43,478 for Composition (1990, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Composition, circa 1960 | Oil/panel | $43,478 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jul 1990 |
| 2 | COMPOSITION AUX RECTANGLES ROUGES ET NOIRS | Huile sur toile | $15,040 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2015 |
| 3 | MANSOUROFF, PAUL (1896-1983), 1960 | Oil/panel | $13,546 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Feb 1992 |
| 4 | COMPOSITION AUX RECTANGLES ROUGES ET NOIRS | Oil on canvas | $11,730 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | Composition | Oil on panel | $6,310 | Tajan | Mar 2019 |
| 6 | Formula pittorica, 1939 | Oil on panel | $5,781 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | COMPOSITION, 1968 | Oil on cardboard | $3,633 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2018 |
| 8 | COMPOSITION VERTICALE, 1922 | Oil and pencil on panel | $3,614 | Tajan | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Les cercles gris | Pastel gras/paper | $3,016 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 1991 |
| 10 | Tension picturale, 1972 | Oil on panel | $2,091 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $6,045 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $6,310 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Pavel Mansurov is a Russian artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $5,780. 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 Pavel Mansurov sold in 2026 for $5,780, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Pavel Mansurov on OpeningBid →What is a Pavel Mansurov work worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pavel Mansurov work is $5,780.
The median Pavel Mansurov painting sells for $12,170 across 14 lots.
The median Pavel Mansurov work on paper sells for $1,629 across 7 lots.
The median Pavel Mansurov print sells for $225 across 2 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 | 5 | $225† | $310 | 40% | 2022-05-01 |
| Paintings | 15 | $12,170†‡ | $43,478 | 93.3% | 2026-03-06 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $1,629† | $8,500† | 53.8% | 2026-03-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Pavel Mansurov's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $225 with 40% sell-through. Paintings (15 lots) median $12,170, record $43,478. A typical Pavel Mansurov painting sells for around 54× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $5,913–$13,509† | $12,170† | $43,478 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,123–$5,508† | $1,629† | $8,500† |
† 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 | 1990 | $43,478 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $26,418‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $8,500† |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $8,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $310 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $139† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Pavel Mansurov worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pavel Mansurov work is $5,780. The median Pavel Mansurov painting sells for $12,170 across 14 lots. The median Pavel Mansurov work on paper sells for $1,629 across 7 lots. The median Pavel Mansurov print sells for $225 across 2 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 Pavel Mansurov painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pavel Mansurov painting is $12,170. 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 Pavel Mansurov's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pavel Mansurov painting is $43,478.
What is the average price of a Pavel Mansurov work on paper?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pavel Mansurov work on paper is $1,629. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Pavel Mansurov's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pavel Mansurov work on paper is $8,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,500 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Pavel Mansurov painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Pavel Mansurov painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,170, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Pavel Mansurov's auction record?
Pavel Mansurov's auction record is $43,478, set in 1990.
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