Ljuba Popovitch (1934–2016)
What is Ljuba Popovitch’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 37 auction results for Ljuba Popovitch at 2 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $262 including buyer’s premium (middle half $213–$404, n=8). The auction record is $24,689 for La Coupole (2018, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Coupole, 1964 | Huile sur toile | $24,689 | Ader | Dec 2018 |
| 2 | La Douceur énigmatique, 1976 | Huile sur toile | $21,172 | Ader | Oct 2022 |
| 3 | La Quiétude - La Quiétude rompue, 1987 | Huile sur toile - Diptyque | $11,510 | Ader | Jun 2023 |
| 4 | Empire de Satan, 2015-2016 | Huile sur toile | $10,194 | Ader | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | La Baie sur la surveillance, 2003 | Huile sur toile | $8,718 | Ader | Oct 2022 |
| 6 | Les Signes de ciel, 2000-2001 | Huile sur toile | $8,668 | Ader | Apr 2023 |
| 7 | Antides ou Hommage à les seins OV, 1970 | Huile sur toile | $6,912 | Ader | Apr 2019 |
| 8 | Disparitsion des pélerines, 1999 | Huile sur toile | $4,733 | Ader | Oct 2022 |
| 9 | L’Éveil du printemps (souvenir de Bâle), 1995 | Huile sur toile | $4,474 | Ader | Apr 2023 |
| 10 | La Souffrance, 1980 | Huile sur toile | $4,320 | Ader | Apr 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $1,640 |
| Other | 5 | $835 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $4,320 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $638 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 37 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Ljuba Popovitch is a franco-serbe artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,113. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Ljuba Popovitch sold in 2023 for $1,113, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ljuba Popovitch work is $1,113.
The median Ljuba Popovitch painting sells for $1,756 across 32 lots.
The median Ljuba Popovitch work on paper sells for $867 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $1,756 | $24,689 | 94.1% | 2025-03-11 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $867† | $1,799† | — | 2023-11-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $307–$1,027 | $532 | $4,078 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $3,085–$6,367 | $4,397 | $8,718 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $24,689 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $21,172 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,799† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $900 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ljuba Popovitch worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ljuba Popovitch work is $1,113. The median Ljuba Popovitch painting sells for $1,756 across 32 lots. The median Ljuba Popovitch work on paper sells for $867 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Ljuba Popovitch painting?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ljuba Popovitch painting is $1,756.
What is Ljuba Popovitch's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ljuba Popovitch painting is $24,689.
What is the average price of a small Ljuba Popovitch painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ljuba Popovitch painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $532, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Ljuba Popovitch painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ljuba Popovitch painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,397, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Ljuba Popovitch's auction record?
Ljuba Popovitch's auction record is $24,689, set in 2018.
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