Vladimir Egorovic Makovskij Auction Prices and Value Guide

Vladimir Egorovic Makovskij auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 248 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Vladimir Egorovic Makovskij auction prices: quick answer

Vladimir Egorovic Makovskij auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Vladimir Egorovic Makovskij
Source records
248
Market update
2026-02-06

Vladimir Egorovic Makovskij market snapshot

Vladimir Egorovic Makovskij shows thin auction liquidity with 11 tracked lots. Median realized sale is around $170. Category concentration is still broad or sparse. Last 12 months recorded 2 sales. Latest recorded sale: 2025-07-03.

Realized price distribution

  • Under $1,000 (50.0% · 4 sales)
  • $1,000 to $10,000 (37.5% · 3 sales)
  • $10,000+ (12.5% · 1 sales)
Median sale (last 12 months)
$150
Sales recorded (last 12 months)
2
Median shift vs prior year
+25.0%
Latest recorded sale
2025-07-03

Artist context

About Vladimir Egorovic Makovskij

Vladimir Yegorovich Makovsky (1846–1920) was a Russian painter, illustrator, watercolorist, graphic artist, and teacher, widely recognized for his genre scenes depicting everyday life in late-imperial Russia. Born in Moscow, he trained between 1861 and 1866 and became associated with the Peredvizhniki (The Wanderers), the influential group of Russian realist artists who sought to bring art to broader audiences through traveling exhibitions. Makovsky's work is characterized by its detailed observation of social conditions, capturing scenes of urban and rural Russian life with narrative precision and human sympathy. He also taught at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, influencing a generation of Russian artists. He came from a prominent artistic family: his brother Konstantin Makowski was also a noted painter, and his son Alexander Makowski pursued a career in art as well. His paintings are held in major Russian museum collections.

Peredvizhniki (The Wanderers / Association of Travelling Art Exhibitions)oil paintingwatercolordrawingprintmaking / graphic artgenre scenes of everyday Russian lifesocial realism

Common works and media

Makovsky's most commonly encountered works include oil-on-canvas genre paintings depicting Russian urban and rural scenes, often featuring figures in domestic or street settings. Watercolors and ink drawings of similar subjects also appear with some frequency. Graphic works, including illustrations and prints, form part of his output. Collectors may also encounter preparatory sketches and studies related to his larger compositions. Works range from small cabinet-sized panels to larger multi-figure canvases.

Market and appraisal context

Vladimir Makovsky's works appear regularly at international auctions, particularly in sales of 19th-century Russian art. Oil paintings of characteristic genre subjects tend to attract the strongest collector interest. Watercolors, drawings, and graphic works by Makovsky also circulate on the market, typically at lower price points. Collectors should be aware of potential attribution confusion with his brother Konstantin Makowski, whose work is also widely traded. Provenance, condition, subject matter, and documented exhibition history are key factors in valuation. Authenticity verification by a specialist in Russian 19th-century painting is advisable for significant works.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Value drivers

  1. Medium: oil paintings generally command higher prices than watercolors, drawings, or prints
  2. Provenance: documented exhibition or collection history strengthens attribution and value
  3. Subject: genre scenes of Russian social life are characteristic and sought after
  4. Condition and authenticity: period-appropriate materials, signature verification, and expert opinion are essential
  5. Attribution: works may be confused with those of his brother Konstantin Egorovich Makowski, also a well-known painter

Appraisal caveats

  • Auction records reflect public sale results and may not capture private transactions or gallery sales.
  • Values vary significantly based on size, condition, subject matter, provenance, and market timing.
  • Attribution confusion with his brother Konstantin Makowski may affect some auction records.

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.

LLM-readable Markdown summary for Vladimir Egorovic Makovskij

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Artist value FAQ

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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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