Petr Petrovic Koncalovskij Auction Prices and Value Guide

Petr Petrovic Koncalovskij auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 286 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

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Artist
Petr Petrovic Koncalovskij
Source records
286
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Petr Petrovic Koncalovskij

Petr Petrovich Konchalovsky (1876–1956) was a Russian painter, draftsman, and stage designer best known as a founding member and chairman of the Knave of Diamonds (Bubnovyi Valet) avant-garde group. Born in Sloviansk, Ukraine, he studied at the Académie Julian in Paris, the Academy of Fine Arts in Saint Petersburg, and the Stroganov School of Art in Moscow, absorbing Post-Impressionist and Fauvist ideas that he introduced into Russian art circles. Konchalovsky helped shape the Knave of Diamonds exhibitions beginning in 1910, championing Cézanne-influenced approaches to color and form. Over a career spanning six decades, he produced paintings, drawings, and theatrical set designs, working primarily in Moscow. His output evolved from early avant-garde experimentation through Soviet-era realist production, making him a bridge figure between pre-revolutionary Russian modernism and later twentieth-century Soviet art. Collectors encounter his work regularly at international auctions.

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Common works and media

Common work types include oil paintings on canvas, gouaches, watercolors, ink drawings, and theatrical set designs. Still lifes of flowers and fruit, portraits, and landscapes are recurring subjects across his career. Prints and reproductive graphics also appear in auction contexts. Works span a range from Cézanne-influenced modernist compositions to later Soviet realist paintings.

Market and appraisal context

Konchalovsky's works appear frequently at international auction, with a substantial record of oil paintings, gouaches, and drawings offered by major houses. Works from his Knave of Diamonds period (1910s–1920s) typically attract stronger interest than later Soviet-era production. Oil on canvas generally commands higher values than works on paper. Provenance documentation, exhibition history, and condition are essential factors, as attribution questions can arise around unsigned pieces. Still lifes, portraits, and landscapes are the most commonly encountered subjects. Collectors should seek expert cataloguing, particularly for works attributed to his avant-garde phase.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • Russian Paintings & Works on Paper
  • Impressionist & Modern Art

Value drivers

  1. Period and date: early avant-garde works (1910s–1920s) associated with the Knave of Diamonds group tend to attract stronger collector interest than later Soviet-period production
  2. Medium: oil on canvas generally commands higher values than works on paper such as gouaches, watercolors, or ink drawings
  3. Provenance documentation and exhibition history are important for authentication, especially for unsigned or unverified works

Appraisal caveats

  • Attribution questions can arise around unsigned or undocumented works; expert cataloguing is recommended before appraisal
  • The artist's long career and stylistic evolution mean works from different periods can vary significantly in character and market profile

Evidence

Sources for artist context

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Data basis

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Artist value FAQ

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