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# Sergei Bongart (1918–1985)

## What is Sergei Bongart’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 150 auction results for Sergei Bongart at 3 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $950 including buyer’s premium (middle half $539–$2,032, n=131). The auction record is $17,780 for End of October (2024, John Moran Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | End of October | Oil on linen | $17,780 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Floral still life with blue vase | Oil on Masonite | $12,065 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Still life with sunflowers in a vase, 1918 | Painting | $11,875 | Bonhams | Jul 2013 |
| 4 | Lilacs, 1979 | Oil on Masonite | $8,890 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Draped shawls on a fence, 1978 | Oil on canvas | $8,255 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 6 | Artist's studio | Oil on canvas | $7,620 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Home with figures along a path | Oil on canvas | $5,715 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled lot | Oil on canvas | $5,287 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2009 |
| 9 | Porch with a red coat draped on railing | Oil on board | $5,080 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 10 | Rain storm in the mountains | Oil on canvas | $5,080 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 128 | $1,090 |
| Other | 14 | $587 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $222 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $1,524 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 113 | $1,000 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 150 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sergei Bongart is an American artist with 127 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,000.

A work by Sergei Bongart sold in 2026 for $3,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Sergei Bongart work worth?

Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sergei Bongart work is $1,000.

The median Sergei Bongart painting sells for $1,100 across 119 lots.

The median Sergei Bongart work on paper sells for $222 across 7 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Sergei Bongart paintings typically sell for $588–$2,435 (the middle half of 108 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 125 | $1,100 | $17,780 | 95.2% | 2026-05-19 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $222 | $4,375 | 58.3% | 2025-12-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $8,572 | $17,780 | — | 2025-05-06 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 108 | $588–$2,435 | $1,090 | $17,780 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $834–$2,032 | $1,524 | $5,080 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $165–$495 | $317 | $4,375 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $17,780 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $12,065 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $4,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $495 |

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 Sergei Bongart worth?

Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sergei Bongart work is $1,000. The median Sergei Bongart painting sells for $1,100 across 119 lots. The median Sergei Bongart work on paper sells for $222 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Sergei Bongart paintings typically sell for $588–$2,435 (the middle half of 108 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Sergei Bongart painting?

Based on 119 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sergei Bongart painting is $1,100.

### What is Sergei Bongart's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sergei Bongart painting is $17,780.

### What is the average price of a Sergei Bongart work on paper?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sergei Bongart work on paper is $222.

### What is Sergei Bongart's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sergei Bongart work on paper is $4,375.

### What is the average price of a medium Sergei Bongart painting?

Based on 108 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sergei Bongart painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,090, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a large Sergei Bongart painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Sergei Bongart painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,524, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Sergei Bongart's auction record?

Sergei Bongart's auction record is $17,780, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.