Viktor Templin (1920–1994)
What is Viktor Templin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for Viktor Templin at 6 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $779 including buyer’s premium (middle half $464–$874, n=26). The auction record is $3,493 for Lilacs in a vase (2004, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lilacs in a vase, 1960 | Oil on board | $3,493 | Christie's | Oct 2004 |
| 2 | River landscape, 1920 | Oil on canvas | $3,363 | Sworders | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Still life with vegetables and eggs, 1957 | Oil on card | $2,144 | Sworders | Apr 2024 |
| 4 | Still life with vegetables and eggs, 1920 | Oil on card | $2,144 | Sworders | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | Farmyard, 1960 | Oil on card | $1,757 | Christie's | Oct 2005 |
| 6 | Forest in the dark, 1958 | Oil on board | $1,527 | Christie's | Oct 2004 |
| 7 | Birch trees, 1920 | Oil on card | $1,319 | Sworders | Apr 2024 |
| 8 | Birch trees, 1960 | Oil on card | $1,319 | Sworders | Apr 2024 |
| 9 | Violet sunset in the forest, circa 1960s | Oil on card | $1,315 | Sworders | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Violet sunset in the forest, 1920 | Oil on card | $1,315 | Sworders | Nov 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 38 | $786 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $875 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $605 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Viktor Templin is a Russian artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $784. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Viktor Templin sold in 2026 for $874, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Viktor Templin work is $784.
The median Viktor Templin painting sells for $784 across 39 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Viktor Templin paintings typically sell for $691–$1,319 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 49 | $784† | $3,493 | 79.6% | 2026-10-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $420–$860 | $605 | $1,315 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $691–$1,319† | $874† | $3,493 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $3,493 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,363 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Viktor Templin worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Viktor Templin work is $784. The median Viktor Templin painting sells for $784 across 39 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Viktor Templin paintings typically sell for $691–$1,319 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Viktor Templin painting?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Viktor Templin painting is $784. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Viktor Templin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Viktor Templin painting is $3,493.
What is the average price of a medium Viktor Templin painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Viktor Templin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $874, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Viktor Templin painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Viktor Templin painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $605, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Viktor Templin's auction record?
Viktor Templin's auction record is $3,493, set in 2004.
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