Vladimir Vasil'evic Lebedev Auction Prices and Value Guide

Vladimir Vasil'evic Lebedev auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 412 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

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Vladimir Vasil'evic Lebedev auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Vladimir Vasil'evic Lebedev
Source records
412
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Vladimir Vasil'evic Lebedev

Vladimir Vasil'evich Lebedev (1891–1967) was a Russian painter, graphic artist, illustrator, and poster designer who became a central figure of the Russian avant-garde. Born and based in Saint Petersburg, he absorbed an exceptionally wide range of modernist ideas—including cubism, constructivism, suprematism, futurism, and productionism—while also drawing on Russian folk art and the lubok tradition. His experimental approach to form and color made him one of the most versatile Soviet-era artists. Beyond painting and collage, Lebedev is especially recognized for revolutionizing children's book illustration, creating a new visual language rooted in cubist geometry that influenced generations of illustrators. He also produced politically charged posters and cartoons during the early Soviet period. His work is held by major institutions including the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

Russian Avant-GardeCubismConstructivismSuprematismFuturismProductionismOil paintingGouacheWatercolorPastel

Common works and media

Collectors and appraisers are most likely to encounter Lebedev's work in the form of oil paintings, gouaches, watercolors, pastels, collages, and assemblages from his avant-garde period. He also produced a substantial body of graphic art, including lithographs and other prints, as well as original illustrations for children's books. Political posters and satirical drawings from the ROSTA window series represent another recognizable category. His subjects range from abstracted figures and still lifes to narrative scenes drawn from folk tales and children's literature.

Market and appraisal context

Lebedev's work appears regularly in international auctions specializing in Russian art. His early avant-garde paintings, constructivist collages, and graphic works from the 1910s–1920s tend to be the most valued category. Original children's book illustrations form a distinct and collectible segment. Political posters may present attribution challenges, as many were produced collectively under Soviet workshop conditions. Collectors should verify provenance, confirm attribution for unsigned works, and review condition carefully given the age and storage history typical of Soviet-era works on paper.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Value drivers

  1. Medium: oil paintings and major constructivist works generally command higher prices than illustrations and prints
  2. Period: early avant-garde works (1910s–1920s) from his cubist and constructivist phases are the most sought-after segments
  3. Provenance: works with documented Soviet-era or museum provenance carry a premium
  4. Children's book illustrations and original artwork for published editions are a distinct collecting category
  5. Condition and attribution: given the age and political history, condition reports and confirmed attribution are essential for appraisal

Appraisal caveats

  • The 412 auction records in the Appraisily database suggest an active but specialized market; values vary significantly by period, medium, and whether the work is a unique piece versus a printed edition.
  • Political poster work was often unsigned or collectively produced; attribution should be confirmed before appraisal.
  • Soviet-era export restrictions mean provenance documentation for works leaving Russia may be incomplete.

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

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