> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/soshana · updated 2026-11-02

# Soshana (1927–2015)

## What is Soshana’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 146 auction results for Soshana at 2 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,388 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,315–$2,597, n=12). The auction record is $11,564 for Chinese tiger (2023, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chinese tiger, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $11,564 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2023 |
| 2 | Abstraction VII, 1990 | Acryl auf Leinwand | $10,409 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2012 |
| 3 | Iguasu, 1964 | Oil on canvas; unframed | $9,022 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2020 |
| 4 | "Graue Abstraktion III", 1988 | Oil on canvas; unframed | $8,363 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | Sea I, 1990 | Acryl auf Leinwand; ungerahmt | $8,061 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Feb 2018 |
| 6 | Coarl Net, oil on canvas, 1993 | Oil on canvas | $7,720 | Dorotheum | Mar 2022 |
| 7 | Life Underwater, oil on canvas, 1990 | Oil on canvas | $7,711 | Dorotheum | Mar 2023 |
| 8 | Alone in N.Y., 1964 | Oil on canvas; framed | $7,519 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2017 |
| 9 | Red, 1966 | Oil on canvas | $7,519 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2015 |
| 10 | Seaweeds II, 2002 | Öl auf Leinwand | $7,519 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Feb 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 39 | $4,181 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $4,511 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,789 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 146 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Soshana is an Austrian artist with 189 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $2,709. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Soshana sold in 2026 for $2,985, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Soshana work worth?

Across 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Soshana work is $2,709.

The median Soshana painting sells for $4,511 across 21 lots.

The median Soshana work on paper sells for $694 across 2 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 | 21 | $4,511 | $9,022 | — | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $694 | $716 | 66.7% | 2026-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $8,212‡ | $11,564 | — | 2026-01-07 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $2,857–$5,263 | $4,511 | $9,022 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $9,022 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $7,519 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $716 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $672 |

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 Soshana worth?

Across 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Soshana work is $2,709. The median Soshana painting sells for $4,511 across 21 lots. The median Soshana work on paper sells for $694 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Soshana painting?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Soshana painting is $4,511.

### What is Soshana's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Soshana painting is $9,022.

### What is the average price of a medium Soshana painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Soshana painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,511, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Soshana's auction record?

Soshana's auction record is $11,564, set in 2023.

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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, “Soshana auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/soshana (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.