> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/vladimir-kagan · updated 2026-11-03

# Vladimir Kagan (1927–2016)

## What is Vladimir Kagan’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 938 auction results for Vladimir Kagan at 37 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,600 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,168–$15,240, n=109). The auction record is $192,000 for no 150 BC Sofa (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | no 150 BC Sofa, 1952 | A Wood Upholstered 'no 150 BC' Sofa, circa 1952 | $192,000 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 2 | Contour rocking chair, model no. 175F, circa 1955 | Walnut, embroidered fabric upholstery | $132,300 | Phillips | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Unicorn sofa, model U 522, 1967 | Aluminum | $96,000 | Wright | May 2007 |
| 4 | Unicorn sofa, model U 522, 1967 | Aluminum | $90,000 | Wright | May 2007 |
| 5 | Unicorn sofa, model U522, 1963 | Aluminum | $66,000 | Wright | Dec 2007 |
| 6 | Spectaculaire canapé "Serpentine" | S shaped seat covered with a black alcantara upholstery, tripod base formed of large geometric elements covered in aluminum foil | $53,766 | Tajan | Jun 2015 |
| 7 | Serpentine | Structure en bois recouvert de velours | $50,307 | Artcurial | Nov 2010 |
| 8 | Serpentine, 1960 | Structure en bois recouverte de tissu chiné violet | $49,644 | Artcurial | May 2011 |
| 9 | Serpentine sofa, 1955 | Sofa | $47,880 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2024 |
| 10 | Modèle Cloud Canapé, 1975 | Wool | $47,420 | PIASA | Jun 2022 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 845 | $8,190 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $4,805 |
| Sculpture | 29 | $4,800 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 424 | $10,200 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 385 | $6,250 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $3,500 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 938 results from 37 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Vladimir Kagan is an American artist with 1,107 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $7,680. 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 Vladimir Kagan sold in 2026 for $35,840, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Vladimir Kagan work worth?

Across 923 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vladimir Kagan work is $7,680.

The median Vladimir Kagan sculpture sells for $8,400 across 92 lots.

The median Vladimir Kagan painting sells for $6,000 across 73 lots.

The median Vladimir Kagan work on paper sells for $7,116 across 4 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Vladimir Kagan paintings typically sell for $5,350–$12,250 (the middle half of 55 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Vladimir Kagan sculptures typically sell for $3,565–$18,750 (the middle half of 47 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 | 96 | $6,000 | $26,250 | 76% | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $7,116 | $12,500 | — | 2023-06-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 120 | $8,400 | $96,000 | 76.7% | 2026-08-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 47 | $35,833 | $192,000 | — | 2026-09-16 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $2,096–$4,688 | $3,570 | $8,400 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 55 | $5,350–$12,250 | $8,125 | $26,250 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 44 | $3,806–$11,875 | $7,188 | $27,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 47 | $3,565–$18,750 | $10,160 | $96,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $96,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $90,000 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $26,250 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $25,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $12,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $10,200 |

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 Vladimir Kagan worth?

Across 923 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vladimir Kagan work is $7,680. The median Vladimir Kagan sculpture sells for $8,400 across 92 lots. The median Vladimir Kagan painting sells for $6,000 across 73 lots. The median Vladimir Kagan work on paper sells for $7,116 across 4 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Vladimir Kagan paintings typically sell for $5,350–$12,250 (the middle half of 55 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Vladimir Kagan sculptures typically sell for $3,565–$18,750 (the middle half of 47 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 Vladimir Kagan sculpture?

Based on 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vladimir Kagan sculpture is $8,400.

### What is Vladimir Kagan's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Vladimir Kagan sculpture is $96,000.

### What is the average price of a Vladimir Kagan painting?

Based on 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vladimir Kagan painting is $6,000.

### What is Vladimir Kagan's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Vladimir Kagan painting is $26,250.

### What is the average price of a large Vladimir Kagan painting?

Based on 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Vladimir Kagan painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $8,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a large Vladimir Kagan sculpture?

Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Vladimir Kagan sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $10,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Vladimir Kagan's auction record?

Vladimir Kagan's auction record is $192,000, set in 2005.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.