Hovsep Pushman Auction Prices and Value Guide

Hovsep Pushman auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 424 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Hovsep Pushman auction prices: quick answer

Hovsep Pushman auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Hovsep Pushman
Source records
424
Market update
2026-02-16

Artist context

About Hovsep Pushman

Hovsep Pushman (1877–1966) was an Armenian-American painter best known for contemplative still lifes and sensitive portraits of women, often depicted in exotic or Orientalist dress. Active in New York for most of his career, Pushman was closely associated with the Grand Central Art Galleries, which represented him from its founding in 1922 until his death. His work draws on a synthesis of Eastern and Western visual traditions, reflecting his Armenian heritage and American training. Pushman's paintings are held in institutional and private collections and continue to appear at auction, where his still lifes and figure studies attract collector interest. Authority records at the Library of Congress, Getty ULAN, VIAF, and RKD confirm his identity and biographical dates, though his exact birthplace remains in dispute among reference sources.

Early 20th-century American painting; no single named movement identified in sourcesOil paintingStill lifePortraits of women, often in exotic or Orientalist dress

Common works and media

Pushman primarily worked in oil on canvas. His most commonly encountered works include still lifes of ceramics, bronzes, figurines, and draped textiles arranged against dark, tonal backgrounds, as well as half-length or three-quarter-length portraits of women in Orientalist or historical costume. These subjects represent the majority of his auction appearances. Still lifes with Asian or Near Eastern objects are a recurring motif.

Market and appraisal context

Pushman's paintings appear periodically at major and regional auctions, with over 400 recorded lots in appraisal databases. His still lifes — often featuring vessels, figurines, and draped fabrics — and his portraits of women in richly patterned costume tend to be the most sought-after subjects. Valuation depends on condition, authenticity, provenance (especially any Grand Central Art Galleries provenance), size, subject matter, and comparable realized prices at auction. Collectors should be aware that attribution and dating can be uncertain for works without clear exhibition or publication history, and professional appraisal is recommended.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • American Paintings
  • Still Life Paintings

Value drivers

  1. Subject matter (still lifes vs. portraits of women in exotic dress may attract different collector segments)
  2. Provenance and exhibition history with Grand Central Art Galleries
  3. Condition, attribution, and medium (oil on canvas expected)
  4. Date of execution and period within the artist's 1922–1966 mature career

Appraisal caveats

  • With 424 recorded lots in the Appraisily database, Pushman's work appears with some regularity at auction, but published auction analytics are limited in the available source pack.
  • Market value depends heavily on condition, provenance, subject matter, and comparable recent sale records — collectors should consult professional appraisal and current auction results.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.

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Data basis

This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Hovsep Pushman worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

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