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# Vladimir Nemukhin (1925–2016)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 64 auction results for Vladimir Nemukhin at 12 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,396 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,832–$15,024, n=13). The auction record is $113,709 for The Player (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Player | — | $113,709 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 2 | Playing the fool on a tar barrel. Variant No.3 | Mixed media on canvas | $102,763 | Sotheby's | Mar 2008 |
| 3 | The Card Table No. 3, 1966 | — | $102,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2007 |
| 4 | joker no.5 | — | $97,917 | Sotheby's | Mar 2008 |
| 5 | Untitled (oil and collage on paper laid on canvas) | Oil and collage on paper laid on canvas | $79,643 | Sotheby's | Jun 2009 |
| 6 | Poker, 1974 | Mixed media on canvas | $73,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 7 | Poker, 1966 | — | $72,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2007 |
| 8 | Black card-table | — | $66,330 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 9 | Still Life with Card Table | — | $65,619 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 10 | Card table, 1925 | Acrylic paint | $61,325 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $25,000 |
| Other | 28 | $21,383 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $5,349 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 33 | $12,500 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 64 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Vladimir Nemukhin is a Russian artist with 77 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $14,712. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Vladimir Nemukhin sold in 2025 for $15,024, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Vladimir Nemukhin work worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vladimir Nemukhin work is $14,712.

The median Vladimir Nemukhin painting sells for $14,876 across 16 lots.

The median Vladimir Nemukhin work on paper sells for $6,950 across 11 lots.

The median Vladimir Nemukhin sculpture sells for $2,125 across 1 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 | 20 | $14,876 | $79,643 | 80% | 2024-11-30 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $6,950 | $56,459 | 78.6% | 2025-10-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $2,125 | $2,125 | — | 2019-10-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $102,381 | $113,709 | — | 2008-03-12 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $11,557–$35,552 | $19,701 | $79,643 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $5,729–$24,988 | $7,555 | $56,459 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $79,643 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $61,325 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $56,459 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $41,757 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $2,125 |

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 Nemukhin worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vladimir Nemukhin work is $14,712. The median Vladimir Nemukhin painting sells for $14,876 across 16 lots. The median Vladimir Nemukhin work on paper sells for $6,950 across 11 lots. The median Vladimir Nemukhin sculpture sells for $2,125 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vladimir Nemukhin painting is $14,876.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Vladimir Nemukhin painting is $79,643.

### What is the average price of a Vladimir Nemukhin work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vladimir Nemukhin work on paper is $6,950.

### What is Vladimir Nemukhin's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Vladimir Nemukhin work on paper is $56,459.

### What is the average price of a medium Vladimir Nemukhin painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Vladimir Nemukhin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $19,701, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Vladimir Nemukhin work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Vladimir Nemukhin work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,555, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Vladimir Nemukhin's auction record is $113,709, set in 2007.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Vladimir Nemukhin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/vladimir-nemukhin (updated 2026-11-03).

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.