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# Kandinsky, Wassily (1866–1944)

## What is Kandinsky, Wassily’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 757 auction results for Kandinsky, Wassily at 79 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,846 including buyer’s premium (middle half $559–$103,745, n=124). The auction record is $44,867,643 for Murnau mit Kirche II (Murnau with Church II) (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murnau mit Kirche II (Murnau with Church II), 1910 | Oil on canvas | $44,867,643 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 2 | Das bunte Leben (La vie mélangée), 1907 | Tempera and gouache on canvas | $41,869,314 | Christie's | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Tensions calmées, 1937 | Oil paint | $29,357,204 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | Rigide et courbé, 1866 | Oil paint | $23,319,500 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 5 | Tiefes Braun, 1866 | Oil paint | $23,290,000 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | Weisses Oval (White Oval), 1921 | Oil paint | $21,610,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Studie zu Improvisation 3, 1909 | Oil paint | $21,090,189 | Christie's | Jun 2013 |
| 8 | Le rond rouge, 1866 | Oil paint | $16,762,246 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Rote Tiefe (Red Depth), 1925 | Oil on canvas | $14,480,000 | Sotheby's | May 2026 |
| 10 | Improvisation mit Pferden (Studie für Improvisation 20), 1911 | Oil paint | $12,687,500 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 61 | $2,124,000 |
| Works on paper | 110 | $229,724 |
| Other | 66 | $50,096 |
| Prints | 326 | $6,805 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 77 | $251,291 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 419 | $18,098 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 757 results from 79 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kandinsky, Wassily is a Russian artist with 1,005 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $10,593. 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 $10,880, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**10 Kandinsky, Wassily works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Kandinsky, Wassily work worth?

Across 735 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kandinsky, Wassily work is $10,593.

The median Kandinsky, Wassily print sells for $3,168 across 479 lots.

The median Kandinsky, Wassily work on paper sells for $223,578 across 123 lots.

The median Kandinsky, Wassily painting sells for $2,150,766 across 60 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Kandinsky, Wassily prints typically sell for $599–$15,658 (the middle half of 375 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Kandinsky, Wassily work on papers typically sell for $63,808–$430,838 (the middle half of 99 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 | 602 | $3,168†‡ | $1M | 79.6% | 2026-10-27 |
| Paintings | 66 | $2.2M | $44.9M | 90.9% | 2026-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 145 | $223,578‡ | $2.8M | 84.8% | 2026-10-16 |
| Photography | 2 | $389 | $389 | 50% | 2024-10-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 172 | $499,500‡ | $44.9M | — | 2026-10-16 |

† 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 (602 lots) median $3,168 with 79.6% sell-through. Paintings (66 lots) median $2,150,766, record $44,867,643. A typical Kandinsky, Wassily painting sells for around 679× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 172 lots) the median is $499,500.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 375 | $599–$15,658†‡ | $5,453†‡ | $1M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 64 | $299–$830†‡ | $528†‡ | $138,600 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $302,425–$2.5M | $844,449 | $10M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $1.7M–$13.1M | $3.5M | $44.9M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 99 | $63,808–$430,838‡ | $190,144‡ | $2.8M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $202,726–$402,475‡ | $269,866‡ | $2M |

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

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $44.9M |
| Paintings | 2026 | $41.9M |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2.8M |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $2.6M |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1M |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $889,000 |
| Photography | 2024 | $389 |

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 735 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kandinsky, Wassily work is $10,593. The median Kandinsky, Wassily print sells for $3,168 across 479 lots. The median Kandinsky, Wassily work on paper sells for $223,578 across 123 lots. The median Kandinsky, Wassily painting sells for $2,150,766 across 60 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Kandinsky, Wassily prints typically sell for $599–$15,658 (the middle half of 375 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Kandinsky, Wassily work on papers typically sell for $63,808–$430,838 (the middle half of 99 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 479 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kandinsky, Wassily print is $3,168. 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 $1,036,876.

### What is the average price of a Kandinsky, Wassily work on paper?

Based on 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kandinsky, Wassily work on paper is $223,578. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kandinsky, Wassily's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kandinsky, Wassily work on paper is $2,840,632.

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

Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kandinsky, Wassily painting is $2,150,766.

### What is Kandinsky, Wassily's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kandinsky, Wassily painting is $44,867,643.

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

Based on 375 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kandinsky, Wassily print (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,453, 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 small Kandinsky, Wassily work on paper?

Based on 99 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kandinsky, Wassily work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $190,144, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kandinsky, Wassily's auction record?

Kandinsky, Wassily's auction record is $44,867,643, set in 2023.

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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.