Vassily Kandinsky (1866–1944)
What is Vassily Kandinsky’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 201 auction results for Vassily Kandinsky at 11 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,300 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,270–$60,630, n=13). The auction record is $23,042,500 for Studie für Improvisation 8 (2012, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Studie für Improvisation 8, 1909 | Oil paint | $23,042,500 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 2 | Strandszene, 1909 | Oil paint | $17,189,000 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 3 | Studie zu Improvisation 3, 1909 | Oil paint | $16,882,500 | Christie's | Nov 2008 |
| 4 | Schwarz und Violett, 1866 | Oil paint | $12,597,000 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 5 | Murnau - Ansicht mit Burg, Kirche und Eisenbahn, 1909 | Oil paint | $10,588,791 | Christie's | Feb 2013 |
| 6 | Bayerisches Dorf mit Feld, 1908 | Oil paint | $8,054,921 | Christie's | Jun 2011 |
| 7 | Herbstlandschaft mit Baum, 1910 | Oil paint | $5,796,589 | Christie's | Feb 2008 |
| 8 | Pointes noires, 1866 | Oil paint | $5,765,000 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 9 | Scharf-Ruhig, 1866 | Oil paint | $4,787,080 | Christie's | Jun 2011 |
| 10 | Thema: Spitz, 1866 | Oil paint | $4,664,656 | Christie's | Feb 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 46 | $1,272,458 |
| Works on paper | 68 | $173,282 |
| Other | 15 | $137,766 |
| Prints | 59 | $2,750 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 45 | $806,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 137 | $70,000 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 201 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Vassily Kandinsky is a Russian artist with 216 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $114,124. 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 Vassily Kandinsky sold in 2025 for $381,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Vassily Kandinsky on OpeningBid →What is a Vassily Kandinsky work worth?
Across 201 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vassily Kandinsky work is $114,124.
The median Vassily Kandinsky print sells for $5,019 across 73 lots.
The median Vassily Kandinsky work on paper sells for $191,514 across 73 lots.
The median Vassily Kandinsky painting sells for $1,194,518 across 50 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Vassily Kandinsky prints typically sell for $1,465–$16,393 (the middle half of 58 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Vassily Kandinsky work on papers typically sell for $68,718–$504,100 (the middle half of 58 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 | 74 | $5,019‡ | $70,000 | — | 2026-02-26 |
| Paintings | 50 | $1.2M | $23M | — | 2023-10-19 |
| Works on Paper | 73 | $191,514 | $4.5M | — | 2025-11-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 100 | $569,031 | $23M | — | 2025-11-21 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Vassily Kandinsky's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (74 lots) median $5,019. Paintings (50 lots) median $1,194,518, record $23,042,500. A typical Vassily Kandinsky painting sells for around 238× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 100 lots) the median is $569,031.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 58 | $1,465–$16,393 | $6,588 | $70,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $458–$1,406‡ | $796‡ | $7,500 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $231,250–$1.2M | $440,200 | $8.1M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $1.2M–$4.9M | $2.1M | $23M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 58 | $68,718–$504,100 | $205,198 | $4.5M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $191,256–$380,232 | $279,236 | $1.3M |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $23M |
| Paintings | 2014 | $17.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $4.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $2.9M |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $70,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $46,821 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Vassily Kandinsky worth?
Across 201 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vassily Kandinsky work is $114,124. The median Vassily Kandinsky print sells for $5,019 across 73 lots. The median Vassily Kandinsky work on paper sells for $191,514 across 73 lots. The median Vassily Kandinsky painting sells for $1,194,518 across 50 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Vassily Kandinsky prints typically sell for $1,465–$16,393 (the middle half of 58 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Vassily Kandinsky work on papers typically sell for $68,718–$504,100 (the middle half of 58 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 Vassily Kandinsky print?
Based on 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vassily Kandinsky print is $5,019. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Vassily Kandinsky's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vassily Kandinsky print is $70,000.
What is the average price of a Vassily Kandinsky work on paper?
Based on 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vassily Kandinsky work on paper is $191,514.
What is Vassily Kandinsky's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vassily Kandinsky work on paper is $4,533,000.
What is the average price of a Vassily Kandinsky painting?
Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vassily Kandinsky painting is $1,194,518.
What is Vassily Kandinsky's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vassily Kandinsky painting is $23,042,500.
What is the average price of a small Vassily Kandinsky print?
Based on 58 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Vassily Kandinsky print (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,588, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Vassily Kandinsky work on paper?
Based on 58 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Vassily Kandinsky work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $205,198, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Vassily Kandinsky's auction record?
Vassily Kandinsky's auction record is $23,042,500, set in 2012.
See the full Vassily Kandinsky record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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