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# Vassyl Khmeluk (1903–1986)

Vassyl Khmeluk is a Russian artist with 84 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,057. 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 Vassyl Khmeluk sold in 2024 for $1,227, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Vassyl Khmeluk work worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vassyl Khmeluk work is $1,057.

The median Vassyl Khmeluk painting sells for $1,782 across 27 lots.

The median Vassyl Khmeluk work on paper sells for $476 across 26 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Vassyl Khmeluk work on papers typically sell for $268–$875 (the middle half of 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $1,782†‡ | $10,481† | 90% | 2024-12-12 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $476‡ | $3,304‡ | — | 2024-12-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $15,240† | $26,909 | — | 2008-06-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,066–$2,643†‡ | $1,209†‡ | $10,481† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,559–$3,339†‡ | $2,643†‡ | $7,742 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $268–$875‡ | $352‡ | $3,304‡ |

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

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $10,481† |
| Paintings | 2017 | $7,742 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $3,304‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,586‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 Vassyl Khmeluk worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vassyl Khmeluk work is $1,057. The median Vassyl Khmeluk painting sells for $1,782 across 27 lots. The median Vassyl Khmeluk work on paper sells for $476 across 26 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Vassyl Khmeluk work on papers typically sell for $268–$875 (the middle half of 22 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 Vassyl Khmeluk painting?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vassyl Khmeluk painting is $1,782. 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 Vassyl Khmeluk's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Vassyl Khmeluk painting is $10,481. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $10,481 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Vassyl Khmeluk work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vassyl Khmeluk work on paper is $476. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Vassyl Khmeluk's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Vassyl Khmeluk work on paper is $3,304. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Vassyl Khmeluk work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Vassyl Khmeluk work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $352, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Vassyl Khmeluk painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Vassyl Khmeluk painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,643, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Vassyl Khmeluk's auction record?

Vassyl Khmeluk's auction record is $26,909, 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Vassyl Khmeluk auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/vassyl-khmeluk (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.