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# Vilis Ciesnieks (1908–1989)

Vilis Ciesnieks is an Illinois/Wisconsin/Europe artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $175. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Vilis Ciesnieks is recorded as sold in 2024 for $175; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Vilis Ciesnieks work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vilis Ciesnieks work is $175.

The median Vilis Ciesnieks painting sells for $175 across 3 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $175‡ | $700‡ | 75% | 2024-06-14 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $700‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $175‡ |

‡ 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 Vilis Ciesnieks worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vilis Ciesnieks work is $175. The median Vilis Ciesnieks painting sells for $175 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Vilis Ciesnieks's auction record?

Vilis Ciesnieks's auction record is $700, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Vilis Ciesnieks auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/vilis-ciesnieks (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.