Varujan Boghosian (1926–2020)
What is Varujan Boghosian’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 59 auction results for Varujan Boghosian at 11 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,543 including buyer’s premium (middle half $923–$3,072, n=8). The auction record is $32,760 for Starry Night (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starry Night, 1980 | Pencil | $32,760 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Monarch | Stoneblocks, steel, bronze and wood assemblage | $12,500 | Sotheby's | Mar 2011 |
| 3 | Eurydice, 1974 | Mixed media | $11,875 | Rago Arts | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | Untitled (assemblage with oil on canvas and bronze found object) | Oil on canvas | $8,125 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2021 |
| 5 | Untitled/A Block Sculpture | Found object construction | $4,406 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 2004 |
| 6 | Aviary III, 1997 | Acrylic | $3,840 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | The Rainbow, 1980 | Bronze | $3,840 | Sotheby's | Feb 2026 |
| 8 | Mixed media wood construction, 1968, 1968 | Mixed media | $3,738 | Wright | Nov 2002 |
| 9 | When Words End, 1983 | Mixed media sculpture | $3,520 | Bonhams | Jul 2023 |
| 10 | The Story of Orpheus, 1965 | Mixed media sculptural construction | $3,290 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2004 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 12 | $2,903 |
| Paintings | 5 | $2,133 |
| Other | 19 | $1,820 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $812 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $2,375 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $892 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 59 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Varujan Boghosian is an American artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,410. 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 Varujan Boghosian sold in 2026 for $2,816, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Varujan Boghosian on OpeningBid →What is a Varujan Boghosian work worth?
Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Varujan Boghosian work is $1,410.
The median Varujan Boghosian work on paper sells for $921 across 24 lots.
The median Varujan Boghosian sculpture sells for $2,778 across 12 lots.
The median Varujan Boghosian print sells for $441 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Varujan Boghosian work on papers typically sell for $474–$1,104 (the middle half of 20 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 | 5 | $441‡ | $652 | 80% | 2023-08-30 |
| Paintings | 3 | $3,840 | $8,125 | — | 2024-11-19 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $921‡ | $32,760 | — | 2026-07-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 13 | $2,778†‡ | $12,500 | 92.3% | 2026-05-16 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,820 | $1,820 | — | 2022-05-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $12,500 | $32,760 | — | 2021-12-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Varujan Boghosian's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $441 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $3,840, record $8,125. A typical Varujan Boghosian painting sells for around 8.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $12,500.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $474–$1,104‡ | $818‡ | $32,760 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $2,250–$3,982† | $3,288† | $12,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
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 | $32,760 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $12,500 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $8,125 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2004 | $4,406 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $3,840 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $2,133 |
| Photography | 2022 | $1,820 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $652 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Varujan Boghosian worth?
Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Varujan Boghosian work is $1,410. The median Varujan Boghosian work on paper sells for $921 across 24 lots. The median Varujan Boghosian sculpture sells for $2,778 across 12 lots. The median Varujan Boghosian print sells for $441 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Varujan Boghosian work on papers typically sell for $474–$1,104 (the middle half of 20 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 Varujan Boghosian work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Varujan Boghosian work on paper is $921. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Varujan Boghosian's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Varujan Boghosian work on paper is $32,760.
What is the average price of a Varujan Boghosian sculpture?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Varujan Boghosian sculpture is $2,778. 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 Varujan Boghosian's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Varujan Boghosian sculpture is $12,500.
What is the average price of a small Varujan Boghosian work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Varujan Boghosian work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $818, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Varujan Boghosian's auction record?
Varujan Boghosian's auction record is $32,760, set in 2021.
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