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# Vladimir Nabokov (1899–1977)

Vladimir Nabokov is an American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $2,250.

A work by Vladimir Nabokov sold in 2023 for $6,096, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Vladimir Nabokov work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vladimir Nabokov work is $2,250.

The median Vladimir Nabokov work on paper sells for $2,800 across 3 lots.

The median Vladimir Nabokov photograph sells for $3,710 across 2 lots.

The median Vladimir Nabokov painting sells for $207 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $207 | $207 | — | 2005-11-30 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $2,800 | $3,750 | — | 2017-11-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $24,212 | $24,212 | — | 2022-07-19 |
| Photography | 2 | $3,710 | $5,750 | — | 2019-12-04 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $24,212 |
| Photography | 2016 | $5,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $3,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $2,800 |
| Photography | 2019 | $1,670 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $207 |

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 Nabokov worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vladimir Nabokov work is $2,250. The median Vladimir Nabokov work on paper sells for $2,800 across 3 lots. The median Vladimir Nabokov photograph sells for $3,710 across 2 lots. The median Vladimir Nabokov painting sells for $207 across 1 lots.

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

Vladimir Nabokov's auction record is $24,212, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.