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

# Tolstoy (1828–1910)

Tolstoy is a Russian artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $2,990. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Tolstoy sold in 2022 for $2,990, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tolstoy work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tolstoy work is $2,990.

The median Tolstoy photograph sells for $5,472 across 1 lots.

The median Tolstoy work on paper sells for $636 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $636‡ | $636‡ | — | 2024-05-22 |
| Photography | 1 | $5,472 | $5,472 | — | 2011-11-22 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2011 | $5,472 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $636‡ |

‡ 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 Tolstoy worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tolstoy work is $2,990. The median Tolstoy photograph sells for $5,472 across 1 lots. The median Tolstoy work on paper sells for $636 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tolstoy's auction record?

Tolstoy's auction record is $5,472, set in 2011.

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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, “Tolstoy auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tolstoy (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.