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# Vladimir Vladimirovitch NABOKOV (1899–1977)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 10 auction results for Vladimir Vladimirovitch NABOKOV at 1 houses since 2026. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,294 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,118–$1,627, n=10). The auction record is $24,324 for Dossier concernant l’édition en français de la « Course du fou » (2026, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dossier concernant l’édition en français de la « Course du fou » | 60 letters and one contract, including 15 letters from Nabokov to Roche (manuscript and typed) | $24,324 | Ader | Feb 2026 |
| 2 | Quatre cartes postales manuscrites adressées à Denis Roche concernant le Printemps à Fialta (Весна в Фиальте), 1937-1938 | Manuscript postcards and letter draft | $2,981 | Ader | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | Carte postale adressée de Paris le 6 [mois ?] 1939 à Denis Roche, proposant une rencontre au café Georges V, 1939 | Carte postale | $1,726 | Ader | Feb 2026 |
| 4 | Carte postale manuscrite adressée à Denis Roche de Berlin le 12 février 1934 au sujet de la traduction de « Соглядатай » (Le Guetteur), 1934 | Carte postale manuscrite | $1,333 | Ader | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | Carte postale manuscrite adressée à Denis Roche de Berlin le 22 juin 1934 avec l’annonce de la naissance de son fils Dimitri (né le 10 mai), 1934 | Manuscript postcard | $1,333 | Ader | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | Deux courriers de Nabokov à Denis Roche, 1938 | Manuscript letters and a visiting card with handwritten note | $1,255 | Ader | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | Bristol transformé en carte postale de vœux par une frise dessinée par Nabokov, 1938 | Dessinée par Nabokov | $1,177 | Ader | Feb 2026 |
| 8 | Carte postale manuscrite adressée de Paris à Denis Roche en date du 22 mars 1937 proposant une rencontre au Deux Magots, 1937 | Manuscript postcard | $1,098 | Ader | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | Carte postale manuscrite adressée à Denis Roche de Berlin le 6 décembre 1934 avec l’annonce de sa venue à Paris, 1934 | Manuscript postcard | $863 | Ader | Feb 2026 |
| 10 | Carte postale de Menton adressée à Denis Roche en date du 24 décembre 1937 avec ses vœux de fin d’année, 1937 | Carte postale | $784 | Ader | Feb 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 10 | $1,294 |


Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 10 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Vladimir Vladimirovitch NABOKOV is an artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2026, median price $1,294.

A work by Vladimir Vladimirovitch NABOKOV sold in 2026 for $1,333, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Vladimir Vladimirovitch NABOKOV work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vladimir Vladimirovitch NABOKOV work is $1,294.

The median Vladimir Vladimirovitch NABOKOV work on paper sells for $1,177 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,177 | $1,177 | — | 2026-02-11 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,177 |

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 Vladimirovitch NABOKOV worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vladimir Vladimirovitch NABOKOV work is $1,294. The median Vladimir Vladimirovitch NABOKOV work on paper sells for $1,177 across 1 lots.

### What is Vladimir Vladimirovitch NABOKOV's auction record?

Vladimir Vladimirovitch NABOKOV's auction record is $24,324, set in 2026.

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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.