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# Serge Poliakoff (1906–1969)

## What is Serge Poliakoff’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,617 auction results for Serge Poliakoff at 90 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,179 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,583–$70,787, n=101). The auction record is $7,560,000 for Rouge bleu jaune (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rouge bleu jaune, 1954 | Oil paint | $7,560,000 | Christie's | Sep 2018 |
| 2 | Composition abstraite, 1953 | Oil paint | $2,640,000 | Christie's | Sep 2019 |
| 3 | Composition abstraite, 1959 | Oil and sand on canvas | $1,590,267 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2021 |
| 4 | COMPOSITION ABSTRAITE, 1952 | Huile sur toile | $1,226,567 | Artcurial | Oct 2011 |
| 5 | Orange gris et noir, 1965 | Oil on canvas | $1,032,078 | Sotheby's | Dec 2018 |
| 6 | Composition abstraite, 1967 | Oil paint | $1,023,539 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 7 | COMPOSITION (JAUNE, ROUGE, NOIR, BLANC), 1954 | Huile sur toile | $955,022 | Artcurial | May 2012 |
| 8 | Composition abstraite | Oil on canvas | $857,668 | Sotheby's | Jun 2018 |
| 9 | Composition abstraite, 1967 | Öl auf Leinwand | $829,637 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2023 |
| 10 | Composition Abstraite Dominante Rouge | Huile sur toile | $811,485 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 317 | $201,423 |
| Other | 53 | $55,472 |
| Works on paper | 139 | $45,447 |
| Prints | 391 | $3,750 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 62 | $380,773 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 584 | $21,153 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 155 | $4,248 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,617 results from 90 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Serge Poliakoff is a Russian artist with 1,977 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $6,111. 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 Serge Poliakoff sold in 2026 for $47,686, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**5 Serge Poliakoff works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Serge Poliakoff work worth?

Across 1,599 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Serge Poliakoff work is $6,111.

The median Serge Poliakoff print sells for $3,275 across 884 lots.

The median Serge Poliakoff painting sells for $185,026 across 390 lots.

The median Serge Poliakoff work on paper sells for $44,240 across 176 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Serge Poliakoff prints typically sell for $2,293–$5,588 (the middle half of 624 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Serge Poliakoff paintings typically sell for $111,670–$270,397 (the middle half of 241 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 | 1,044 | $3,275†‡ | $74,210‡ | 84.7% | 2026-10-22 |
| Paintings | 428 | $185,026†‡ | $7.6M | 91.1% | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 197 | $44,240†‡ | $180,114 | 89.3% | 2026-09-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 322 | $231,439†‡ | $7.6M | — | 2026-06-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Serge Poliakoff's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1,044 lots) median $3,275 with 84.7% sell-through. Paintings (428 lots) median $185,026, record $7,560,000. A typical Serge Poliakoff painting sells for around 56× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 322 lots) the median is $231,439.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 209 | $1,625–$3,750†‡ | $2,539†‡ | $11,390 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 624 | $2,293–$5,588†‡ | $3,514†‡ | $74,210‡ |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $32,793–$90,819†‡ | $47,592†‡ | $164,241 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 241 | $111,670–$270,397†‡ | $179,939†‡ | $2.6M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 67 | $247,056–$564,548†‡ | $381,798†‡ | $7.6M |

† 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) | 36 | $11,169–$36,070†‡ | $23,264†‡ | $52,515 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 124 | $36,900–$70,066†‡ | $50,040†‡ | $146,097 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $7.6M |
| Paintings | 2019 | $2.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $180,114 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $146,097 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $74,210‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $54,210 |

‡ 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 Serge Poliakoff worth?

Across 1,599 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Serge Poliakoff work is $6,111. The median Serge Poliakoff print sells for $3,275 across 884 lots. The median Serge Poliakoff painting sells for $185,026 across 390 lots. The median Serge Poliakoff work on paper sells for $44,240 across 176 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Serge Poliakoff prints typically sell for $2,293–$5,588 (the middle half of 624 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Serge Poliakoff paintings typically sell for $111,670–$270,397 (the middle half of 241 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 Serge Poliakoff print?

Based on 884 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Serge Poliakoff print is $3,275. 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 Serge Poliakoff's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Serge Poliakoff print is $74,210. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Serge Poliakoff painting?

Based on 390 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Serge Poliakoff painting is $185,026. 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 Serge Poliakoff's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Serge Poliakoff painting is $7,560,000.

### What is the average price of a Serge Poliakoff work on paper?

Based on 176 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Serge Poliakoff work on paper is $44,240. 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 Serge Poliakoff's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Serge Poliakoff work on paper is $180,114.

### What is the average price of a medium Serge Poliakoff print?

Based on 624 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Serge Poliakoff print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,514, 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 Serge Poliakoff painting?

Based on 241 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Serge Poliakoff painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $179,939, 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 Serge Poliakoff's auction record?

Serge Poliakoff's auction record is $7,560,000, set in 2018.

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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, “Serge Poliakoff auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/serge-poliakoff (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.