> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/popovitch-ljuba-ljuba · updated 2026-11-01

# Ljuba Popovitch (1934–2016)

## What is Ljuba Popovitch’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $1,640 |
| Other | 5 | $835 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Ljuba Popovitch work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ljuba Popovitch auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/popovitch-ljuba-ljuba (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.