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# Kandinsky, Wassily (1866–1944)

Kandinsky, Wassily is a Russian artist with 235 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,300. 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 Kandinsky, Wassily sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,680 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Kandinsky, Wassily work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Kandinsky, Wassily work worth?

Across 165 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kandinsky, Wassily work is $1,300.

The median Kandinsky, Wassily print sells for $676 across 148 lots.

The median Kandinsky, Wassily work on paper sells for $48,389 across 8 lots.

The median Kandinsky, Wassily painting sells for $667,779 across 6 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Kandinsky, Wassily prints typically sell for $220–$14,321 (the middle half of 94 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Kandinsky, Wassily prints typically sell for $75–$221 (the middle half of 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 193 | $676†‡ | $243,230 | 76.7% | 2026-10-22 |
| Paintings | 6 | $667,779‡ | $11.5M | — | 2026-05-18 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $48,389† | $930,235 | 80% | 2025-04-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $344 | $447 | — | 2021-10-19 |
| Photography | 1 | $126‡ | $126‡ | — | 2026-03-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $499,356‡ | $11.5M | — | 2026-05-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Kandinsky, Wassily's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (193 lots) median $676 with 76.7% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $667,779, record $11,531,548. A typical Kandinsky, Wassily painting sells for around 988× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $499,356.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 94 | $220–$14,321†‡ | $1,928†‡ | $243,230 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $75–$221†‡ | $115†‡ | $26,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $40,203–$284,054† | $56,250† | $930,235 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $11.5M |
| Paintings | 2008 | $1.4M |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $930,235 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $499,356 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $243,230 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $182,716 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $447 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $241 |

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 Kandinsky, Wassily worth?

Across 165 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kandinsky, Wassily work is $1,300. The median Kandinsky, Wassily print sells for $676 across 148 lots. The median Kandinsky, Wassily work on paper sells for $48,389 across 8 lots. The median Kandinsky, Wassily painting sells for $667,779 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Kandinsky, Wassily prints typically sell for $220–$14,321 (the middle half of 94 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Kandinsky, Wassily prints typically sell for $75–$221 (the middle half of 32 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 Kandinsky, Wassily print?

Based on 148 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kandinsky, Wassily print is $676. 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 Kandinsky, Wassily's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kandinsky, Wassily print is $243,230.

### What is the average price of a small Kandinsky, Wassily print?

Based on 94 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kandinsky, Wassily print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,928, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Kandinsky, Wassily print?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kandinsky, Wassily print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $115, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Kandinsky, Wassily's auction record?

Kandinsky, Wassily's auction record is $11,531,548, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.