Yakov Chernikhov Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Yakov Chernikhov Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 26, 2026
WITHDRAWN - Iakov CHERNIKHOV (1889-1951), attributed to
Est: CHF200 - CHF400
The gouache is being withdrawn because the question of ownership requires clarification. Please do not bid. Your bids cannot be considered. Composition Gouache on paper 30 x 23.5 cm, framed: 43.5 x 36.5 cm Enclosed: certificate from the Tretyakov Gallery.
Galerie Moenius
Jun. 26, 2026
WITHDRAWN - Iakov CHERNIKHOV (1889-1951), attributed to
Est: CHF200 - CHF400
The gouache is being withdrawn because the question of ownership requires clarification. Please do not bid. Your bids cannot be considered. Composition Gouache on paper 30 x 23.5 cm, frame: 42.5 x 34.5 cm Enclosed: certificate from the Tretyakov Gallery.
Galerie Moenius
Apr. 23, 2026
Yakov Chernikhov (1889-1951) Fundamentals of Contemporary Architecture. Leningrad: Society of Architects, 1930.
Est: $700 - $900
Yakov Chernikhov (1889-1951) Fundamentals of Contemporary Architecture. Leningrad: Society of Architects, 1930. Second and enlarged edition, quarto; three titles printed in Russian, French, and German respectively; complete with 46 tipped-in plates, 6 of which are in color, and black-and-white line illustrations throughout; bound in the original brown papered boards, black endpapers (minor offsetting to plates; lightly toned throughout, few minor marginal stains; rebacked with original spine preserved, other touch ups at edges and upper corner of front board, small loss at one corner, waterstain to white square on front, bookseller's description adhered to front pastedown); 12 x 8 ¼ in. Chernikhov's book, Osnovy sovremennoi arkhitektury [ Fundamentals of Contemporary Architecture] features dynamic illustrations of his visionary architectural designs. He was a prolific artist, creating more than 17,000 drawings which earned him the nickname, "the Soviet Piranesi." His extensive portfolio and teaching positions at various Russian schools quickly established him one of the most prominent Soviet Constructivists. Few of his designs were ever built, but his fantasy compositions alone were remarkably innovative and had an enormous impact on modern architecture.
Swann Auction Galleries
Oct. 23, 2025
Yakov Chernikhov. Fundamentals of Contemporary Architecture. Leningrad: Society of Architects, 1930.
Est: $800 - $1,200
Yakov Chernikhov (1889-1951) Fundamentals of Contemporary Architecture. Leningrad: Society of Architects, 1930. First edition, quarto; three titles printed in Russian, French, and German; illustrated with 5 color plates as well as numerous black-and-white photogravures and line illustrations throughout; rebound in modern cloth backed boards, spine gilt-lettered, floral patterned endpapers (crease down center of each page, occasional small indications of foxing; speckled fading cloth at spine, corners bumped); 10 5/8 x 8 3/8 in. Chernikhov's first book, Osnovy sovremennoi arkhitektury [ Fundamentals of Contemporary Architecture] features dynamic illustrations of his visionary architectural designs. He was a prolific artist, creating more than 17,000 drawings which earned him the nickname, "the Soviet Piranesi." His extensive portfolio and teaching positions at various educational institutions in Russia quickly established him as a prominent Soviet Constructivist. Few of his designs were ever built, but his fantasy compositions alone were remarkably innovative and had an enormous impact on modern architecture.
Swann Auction Galleries
Apr. 24, 2025
YAKOV GEORGIEVICH CHERNIKHOV (ATTR.)
Est: €700 - €1,400
YAKOV GEORGIEVICH CHERNIKHOV (ATTR.) 1889 Pavlograd - 1951 Moscow ARCHITECTURAL COMPOSITION Watercolour on paper. Visible size 38 x 26,5 cm (F. 54,5 x 42,5 cm). Framed behind glass in passepartout (verso sealed, unopened). Inscr. in Cyrillic lower right 'Y. Chernikhov'. Min. soiled. JAKOW GEORGIJEWITSCH TSCHERNICHOW (ATTR.) 1889 Pawlograd - 1951 Moskau ARCHITEKTONISCHE KOMPOSITION Aquarell auf Papier. SM 38 x 26,5 cm (R. 54,5 x 42,5 cm). Hinter Glass im Passepartout gerahmt (verso verschlossen, ungeöffnet). Unten rechts in Kyrillisch bez. 'J. Tschernichow'. Min. verschm.
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
Apr. 13, 2024
Chernikhov, Yakov Georgievich (1889-1951) Architectural Compositions, Offsetdruck des bekannten Werkes aus den 1920er Jahren des bekannten Architekten und Grafikdesigners, wichtiger Vertreter des sowjetischen Konstruktivismus
Est: €200 - €600
Chernikhov, Yakov Georgievich (1889-1951) Architectural Compositions, Offsetdruck des bekannten Werkes aus den 1920er Jahren des bekannten Architekten und Grafikdesigners, wichtiger Vertreter des sowjetischen Konstruktivismus Blatt 41,5 x 35 cm, im Passepartout und Rahmen 66 x 47 cm Chernikhov, Yakov Georgievich (1889-1951) Architectural Compositions, offset print of the well-known work from the 1920s by the famous architect and graphic designer, important representative of Soviet Constructivism Sheet 41.5 x 35 cm, in passepartout and frame 66 x 47 cm
Auktionshaus Karrenbauer
Nov. 12, 2020
Iakov Chernikhov Russian, 1889-1951 Blue-Green-Yellow Geometric Composition, circa 1928-30
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Iakov Chernikhov Russian, 1889-1951 Blue-Green-Yellow Geometric Composition, circa 1928-30 Signed in Cyrillic (lr) Gouache and ink on brown paper 12 x 9 1/2 inches (30.5 x 23.5 cm) Provenance: Leonard Hutton Galleries, New York C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 12, 2020
Iakov Chernikhov American, 1889-1951 Abstract Composition (Green-Grey) Geometric Figure, circa 1928-30
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Iakov Chernikhov American, 1889-1951 Abstract Composition (Green-Grey) Geometric Figure, circa 1928-30 Gouache and ink on paper 12 x 9 1/2 inches (30.5 x 24.1 cm) Provenance: Leonard Hutton Galleries, New York C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 12, 2020
Iakov Chernikhov Russian, 1889-1951 Two Complicated (Red & Orange) Dimensional Figures, circa 1928-30
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Iakov Chernikhov Russian, 1889-1951 Two Complicated (Red & Orange) Dimensional Figures, circa 1928-30 Gouache and ink on paper 11 3/4 x 9 1/2 inches (32.4 x 24.1 cm) Provenance: Leonard Hutton Galleries, New York C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 07, 2017
CHERNIKHOV Iakov 1889-1951
Est: €600 - €700
CHERNIKHOV Iakov 1889-1951 Watercolor on paper signed lower right 32 x 22 cm
The Bru Sale Gallery
Jun. 28, 2017
CHERNIKHOV Iakov 1889-1951
Est: €600 - €700
CHERNIKHOV Iakov 1889-1951 Watercolor on paper signed lower right 32 x 22 cm
The Bru Sale Gallery
Oct. 25, 2014
CHERNIKHOV, YAKOV GEORGIEVICH (1889-1951), Osnovy
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
CHERNIKHOV, YAKOV GEORGIEVICH (1889-1951), Osnovy sovremennoi arkhitektury [The Fundamentals of Contemporary Architecture]. Leningrad: Izdanie Leningradskogo Obshestva Arkhitektorov, 1930. 4to. 104 pp. Illustrated in color and black and white. Original two-color decorated wrappers. Wrappers a bit rubbed and otherwise worn.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Jun. 04, 2014
CHERNIKHOV, YAKOV GEORGIEVICH. 1889-1951.
Est: $150,000 - $250,000
CHERNIKHOV, YAKOV GEORGIEVICH. 1889-1951.
Bonhams
Jun. 04, 2014
CHERNIKHOV, YAKOV GEORGIEVICH. 1889-1951.
Est: $350,000 - $450,000
CHERNIKHOV, YAKOV GEORGIEVICH. 1889-1951.
Bonhams
Jun. 26, 2013
CHERNIKHOV, YAKOV GEORGIEVICH. 1889-1951. Arkhitecturnye fantazii [Architectural Fantasies]. Leningrad: OGIZ, 1933.
Est: -
CHERNIKHOV, YAKOV GEORGIEVICH. 1889-1951. Arkhitecturnye fantazii [Architectural Fantasies]. Leningrad: OGIZ, 1933.
Bonhams
Jun. 26, 2013
CHERNIKHOV, YAKOV GEORGIEVICH. 1889-1951. Konstruktsiya arkhitekturnykh i mashinnykhi form [Construction of Architectural and Machine Forms]. Leningrad: Leningradskogo Obshestva Arkhitektorov, 1931.
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CHERNIKHOV, YAKOV GEORGIEVICH. 1889-1951. Konstruktsiya arkhitekturnykh i mashinnykhi form [Construction of Architectural and Machine Forms]. Leningrad: Leningradskogo Obshestva Arkhitektorov, 1931.
Bonhams
Jun. 26, 2013
CHERNIKHOV, YAKOV GEORGIEVICH. 1889-1951. Osnovy sovremennoi arkhitektury [The Fundamentals of Contemporary Architecture]. Leningrad: Izdanie Leningradskogo Obshestva Arkhitektorov, 1930.
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
CHERNIKHOV, YAKOV GEORGIEVICH. 1889-1951. Osnovy sovremennoi arkhitektury [The Fundamentals of Contemporary Architecture]. Leningrad: Izdanie Leningradskogo Obshestva Arkhitektorov, 1930.
Bonhams
Dec. 05, 2012
CHERNIKHOV, YAKOV GEORGIEVICH. 1889-1951.
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Arkhitecturnye fantazii. [Architectural Fantasies.] Leningrad: OGIZ, 1933. 4to. 100 pp. With 101 color plates. Original russet cloth. Binding rubbed; some internal ink smudges not affecting images. FIRST EDITION. Chernikhov's masterpiece of 101 "architectural miniatures" has profoundly inspired architects around the world for generations. These dynamic projects indicate only what might have been: none were realized under the Five Year Plan. His work was far too radical for the emerging Soviet Union then concerned primarily with industrial growth rather than aesthetic fulfillment. Chernikhov was a terrific draughtsman whose work at times resembles that of Kandinsky. His concepts still look remarkably modern.
Bonhams
Nov. 27, 2008
CHERNIKHOV, Iakov (1889-1951). Osnovy Sovremennoi Arkhitektury . [The Foundations of Contemporary Architecture.] St. Petersburg: Society of Leningrad Architects, 1930.
Est: £800 - £1,200
CHERNIKHOV, Iakov (1889-1951). Osnovy Sovremennoi Arkhitektury. [The Foundations of Contemporary Architecture.] St. Petersburg: Society of Leningrad Architects, 1930. 4° (276 x 220mm). 5 full-page colour reproductions, 10 leaves of monochrome reproductions, illustrations throughout. (Light soiling.) Grey cloth with the original orange and black printed covers mounted on the sides (light wear). FIRST EDITION of one of the key texts of constructivist architecture. Rowell & Wye, The Russian Avant Garde Book, 929 (listing the second edition only).
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