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# Vasily Dmitrievich Polenov (1844–1927)

Vasily Dmitrievich Polenov is an artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $61,592.

A work by Vasily Dmitrievich Polenov sold in 2021 for $70,601, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Vasily Dmitrievich Polenov work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vasily Dmitrievich Polenov work is $61,592.

The median Vasily Dmitrievich Polenov painting sells for $31,939 across 5 lots.

The median Vasily Dmitrievich Polenov work on paper sells for $12,671 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $31,939 | $70,601 | 71.4% | 2025-11-25 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $12,671 | $12,671 | — | 2019-06-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $1.4M | $1.6M | — | 2008-11-25 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $22,499–$50,079 | $31,939 | $70,601 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $70,601 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $50,079 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $12,671 |

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 Vasily Dmitrievich Polenov worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vasily Dmitrievich Polenov work is $61,592. The median Vasily Dmitrievich Polenov painting sells for $31,939 across 5 lots. The median Vasily Dmitrievich Polenov work on paper sells for $12,671 across 1 lots.

### What is Vasily Dmitrievich Polenov's auction record?

Vasily Dmitrievich Polenov's auction record is $1,573,567, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.