Nicholas Roerich Auction Prices and Value Guide
Nicholas Roerich auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 439 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Nicholas Roerich auction prices: quick answer
Nicholas Roerich auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Nicholas Roerich
- Source records
- 439
- Market update
- 2026-02-16
Nicholas Roerich market snapshot
Nicholas Roerich shows deep auction liquidity with 230 tracked lots. Median realized sale is around $14,400. Category concentration is still broad or sparse. Last 12 months recorded 2 sales. Latest recorded sale: 2026-01-26.
Realized price distribution
- Under $1,000 (21.4% · 39 sales)
- $1,000 to $10,000 (24.7% · 45 sales)
- $10,000+ (53.8% · 98 sales)
- Median sale (last 12 months)
- $22,000
- Sales recorded (last 12 months)
- 2
- Median shift vs prior year
- 0.0%
- Latest recorded sale
- 2026-01-26
Artist context
About Nicholas Roerich
Born
1874
Died
1947
Nationality
Russian
Also known as
Nikolai Konstantinovich Rerikh, Nikolaj Rerih, Nicholas Constantin Roerich
Nicholas Roerich (1874–1947) was a Russian painter, writer, archaeologist and philosopher. Authority records identify him under several transliterated forms, including Nikolai Konstantinovich Rerikh and Nikolaj Rerih, an important consideration when matching catalogues and auction records. His output crosses visual art and intellectual activity rather than fitting neatly into a single professional role. Collectors encounter Roerich chiefly through paintings and works on paper, while auction data may also classify material under prints, editions, mixed media, sculpture and decorative art. The available institutional source pack confirms his identity, dates and occupations more securely than it documents a particular movement, named series or recurring subject, so those labels are deliberately omitted here. Appraisily's current index connects this researched identity with several hundred matched auction records, making careful name reconciliation essential when comparing lots. Individual objects still require examination of medium, date, authorship, condition, inscriptions and provenance.
PaintingWorks on paper and prints
Common works and media
Auction records associated with Roerich are commonly organized under paintings and fine art, works on paper and prints. Appraisily's index also uses broader categories for sculpture and mixed media, decorative art and editions. These labels should be treated as search and comparison groupings rather than proof that an individual object is authentic or correctly attributed. For prints or other editioned material, edition details and inscriptions warrant separate review; for unique works, medium, support, dimensions, condition and documented authorship are central comparison points.
Market and appraisal context
Appraisily's current Nicholas Roerich snapshot contains 315 matched auction records, including 257 priced records, with observed sale dates from 1998 through 2026. Its reported median and range provide orientation, not a prediction for an individual object. A useful appraisal comparison should align medium, dimensions, date, subject, condition and attribution status as closely as possible. Provenance, exhibition history, catalogue references, signatures, inscriptions and restoration can also affect how a lot is assessed. Reported totals may include buyer's premium or other fees, so results should be normalized before comparison. Private sales, incomplete feeds and later attribution changes can fall outside the public record.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Common auction categories
- Fine art and paintings
- Works on paper and prints
- Sculpture and mixed media
- Decorative art and editions
Value drivers
- Medium, dimensions, date and period within the artist's career
- Condition, restoration history and surface quality
- Signature, inscriptions, edition details and attribution confidence
- Provenance, exhibition history and catalogue references
- Recent comparable public auction sales for works with similar characteristics
- Subject matter, rarity and current market demand
Appraisal caveats
- Treat public auction records as an appraisal starting point rather than a final valuation.
- Compare sale results on a like-for-like basis and verify how each auction house reports fees.
- Do not infer authenticity or authorship from a name match alone.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context is based on collected public records: medium confidence, adequate source quality.
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.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Nicholas Roerich 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.
Can Appraisily value my Nicholas Roerich artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.