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# Sanya Kantarovsky (b. 1982)

## What is Sanya Kantarovsky’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 73 auction results for Sanya Kantarovsky at 8 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,683 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,689–$27,742, n=15). The auction record is $537,140 for No Eyes (2021, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | No Eyes, 2019 | Linen | $537,140 | Phillips | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | The House of the Spider, 2021 | Oil paint | $371,152 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Homo Duplex I, 2013 | Painting | $288,687 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| 4 | Temperature, 2016 | Oil paint | $276,096 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | Temperature | — | $276,096 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Jun 2021 |
| 6 | Deprivation, 2018 | Canvas | $266,700 | Phillips | May 2023 |
| 7 | Charnal Field, 2022 | Oil paint | $201,600 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 8 | Lavender Arrest, 2015 | Oil paint | $184,191 | Phillips | Oct 2019 |
| 9 | CONTAMINATION, 2016 | Watercolor | $145,097 | Sotheby's | May 2020 |
| 10 | Exfiltration, 2021 | Linen | $121,484 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $55,183 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $4,552 |
| Prints | 15 | $2,540 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $103,137 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $5,270 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $4,664 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 73 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sanya Kantarovsky is a Russian artist with 83 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $12,112. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Sanya Kantarovsky sold in 2026 for $42,113, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Sanya Kantarovsky works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Sanya Kantarovsky work worth?

Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sanya Kantarovsky work is $12,112.

The median Sanya Kantarovsky print sells for $2,326 across 27 lots.

The median Sanya Kantarovsky work on paper sells for $26,680 across 27 lots.

The median Sanya Kantarovsky painting sells for $57,865 across 13 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Sanya Kantarovsky prints typically sell for $1,342–$3,696 (the middle half of 23 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 | 32 | $2,326†‡ | $6,532 | 84.4% | 2026-06-03 |
| Paintings | 16 | $57,865 | $201,600 | 81.3% | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $26,680‡ | $537,140 | 96.4% | 2026-10-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $15,004 | $32,500 | — | 2022-12-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $266,700 | $537,140 | — | 2025-03-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Sanya Kantarovsky's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (32 lots) median $2,326 with 84.4% sell-through. Paintings (16 lots) median $57,865, record $201,600. A typical Sanya Kantarovsky painting sells for around 25× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $266,700.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $1,342–$3,696†‡ | $2,097†‡ | $6,532 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $32,500–$52,500 | $36,000 | $103,137 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $68,068–$174,418 | $112,379 | $201,600 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $3,649–$10,795‡ | $4,637‡ | $26,680 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $7,244–$51,697 | $30,240 | $288,687 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $82,923–$299,860 | $194,092 | $537,140 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $537,140 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $371,152 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $201,600 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $184,191 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $32,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $15,008 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $6,532 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $5,683 |

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 Sanya Kantarovsky worth?

Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sanya Kantarovsky work is $12,112. The median Sanya Kantarovsky print sells for $2,326 across 27 lots. The median Sanya Kantarovsky work on paper sells for $26,680 across 27 lots. The median Sanya Kantarovsky painting sells for $57,865 across 13 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Sanya Kantarovsky prints typically sell for $1,342–$3,696 (the middle half of 23 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 Sanya Kantarovsky print?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sanya Kantarovsky print is $2,326. 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 Sanya Kantarovsky's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sanya Kantarovsky print is $6,532.

### What is the average price of a Sanya Kantarovsky work on paper?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sanya Kantarovsky work on paper is $26,680. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Sanya Kantarovsky's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sanya Kantarovsky work on paper is $537,140.

### What is the average price of a Sanya Kantarovsky painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sanya Kantarovsky painting is $57,865.

### What is Sanya Kantarovsky's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sanya Kantarovsky painting is $201,600.

### What is the average price of a medium Sanya Kantarovsky print?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sanya Kantarovsky print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,097, 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 Sanya Kantarovsky work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sanya Kantarovsky work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $30,240, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Sanya Kantarovsky's auction record?

Sanya Kantarovsky's auction record is $537,140, set in 2021.

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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, “Sanya Kantarovsky auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sanya-kantarovsky (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.