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# Yuri Matushevski (1930–1999)

## What is Yuri Matushevski’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Yuri Matushevski at 3 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,030 including buyer’s premium (middle half $739–$1,548, n=16). The auction record is $9,823 for Sunny day (2004, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunny day, 1965 | Oil on card laid down on board | $9,823 | Christie's | Oct 2004 |
| 2 | The open window, 1968 | Oil on board | $9,169 | Christie's | Oct 2004 |
| 3 | At dusk, 1972 | Oil on card | $8,296 | Christie's | Oct 2004 |
| 4 | Still life with green bottle, spring onions and fish, 1964 | Oil on card | $6,986 | Christie's | Oct 2004 |
| 5 | Summer Birch Forest, 1970 | Oil on board | $3,497 | Sworders | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | By the lake; In the woods, 1968 | Oil on card | $2,571 | Christie's | Oct 2005 |
| 7 | Mountain village, 1960 | Oil on paper laid down on board | $2,012 | Christie's | Apr 2001 |
| 8 | Birch Trees In Winter, 1983 | Oil on board | $1,892 | Sworders | Apr 2025 |
| 9 | Birch Trees In Winter, 1930 | Oil on board | $1,892 | Sworders | Apr 2025 |
| 10 | Monastery, 1960 | Oil on card | $1,677 | Christie's | Apr 2001 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $1,548 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $1,548 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Yuri Matushevski is a Russian artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,220.

A work by Yuri Matushevski sold in 2026 for $3,497, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Yuri Matushevski work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Yuri Matushevski work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yuri Matushevski work is $1,220.

The median Yuri Matushevski painting sells for $1,384 across 24 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Yuri Matushevski paintings typically sell for $847–$2,431 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $1,384 | $9,823 | 80% | 2026-10-07 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $847–$2,431 | $1,548 | $9,823 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $9,823 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $9,169 |

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 Yuri Matushevski worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yuri Matushevski work is $1,220. The median Yuri Matushevski painting sells for $1,384 across 24 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Yuri Matushevski paintings typically sell for $847–$2,431 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Yuri Matushevski painting?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yuri Matushevski painting is $1,384.

### What is Yuri Matushevski's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yuri Matushevski painting is $9,823.

### What is the average price of a medium Yuri Matushevski painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yuri Matushevski painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,548, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Yuri Matushevski's auction record?

Yuri Matushevski's auction record is $9,823, set in 2004.

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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.