Il'ja Jakovlevic Senker Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Il'ja Jakovlevic Senker Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 29, 2025
ILYA SHENKER (1922-2013): ON THE ROAD, OIL ON CANVAS
Est: €250 - €500
Work: 105,5 x 76,5 cm Frame: 115 x 90,5 cm New York resident Ilya Shenker left Russia over twenty years ago; however, Russia has never left the artist's mind. As a soldier in World War II, he survived where millions perished. Upon returning to his home town of Odessa, he felt abandoned and alone. He studied Art and Architecture in Odessa but left for America when the opportunity arose when a number of Russian Jewish artists where allowed to emigrate. He settled in New York City, a choice that has forever impacted his oeuvre. Many of his pictures depict New York cityscapes and lifestyle; however, they remain typically Russian. His subject matter often comes from memory and includes the life that he left behind, family, and friends. Drawing upon his Jewish heritage for inspiration, Shenker also paints historical events, such as 'On the Eve of the Assault' in which he portrayed the last night before the destruction of Jerusalem. His use of imagination also applies to the figures in his paintings - fictional characters such as the Spanish literary character Don Quixote make appearances in his work. He has also placed figures such as Rembrandt and Picasso in modern settings: in "Rembrandt Visiting our Family," Shenker sits his most favored artist at his family table, in a tribute to someone he describes as a "peoples artist." On many levels, Shenker saw himself as a people's artist as well. In fact, he contributed to an exhibition intended to commemorate the six-month anniversary of September 11th, 2001 in New York City. Ilya Shenker has exhibited works all over the World, and held numerous shows in the United States. He also has permanent works in several Russian museums.
Coronari Auctions
Dec. 10, 2024
Ilya Shenker (Ukrainian, 1920 - 2013), Jewish Wedding, oil on canvas, signed lower left, image: 13.78"h x 17.32"w (35 x 44 cm), over...
Est: $750 - $1,000
Ilya Shenker (Ukrainian, 1920 - 2013), Jewish Wedding, oil on canvas, signed lower left, image: 13.78"h x 17.32"w (35 x 44 cm), overall (with frame): 17.72"h x 21.65"w (45 x 55 cm)Provenance: Judaica collection from Abe Wintner, Los Angeles. Abe Wintner is one of America's top 100 collectors.For additional information, including condition reports, please email Clars Los Angeles at ask@ClarsLA.com. The absence of a condition statement does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition
Clars Auctions
Nov. 21, 2023
Ilya Shenker
Est: $500 - $700
Russian, 1922-2013 A Troika in the Snow Signed Ilya Shenker (lr); titled Troika twice in English and Cyrillic on the stretcher Oil on canvas 24 x 30 inches (61 x 76.2 cm) (Frame dimensions: 25 1/4 x 31 1/4 x 1 3/4 inches) Not examined out of the frame. In overall good condition.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct. 26, 2023
Ilya Shenker, Watercolor, Russian Buildings
Est: $300 - $500
(Russian, 1920-2013) signed l.l. Sight size: 18-3/4"h x 13-3/4"w Overall: 29-3/4"h x 24-3/4"w
Nye & Company
Oct. 26, 2023
Ilya Shenker Watercolor, Russian Church
Est: $300 - $500
(Russian, 1920-2013) signed l.r. "Ilya Shenker". Sight size: 22-1/2"h x 17-1/2"w Overall: 33-1/2"h x 28-1/2"w
Nye & Company
May. 17, 2023
Ilya Shenker (Russian-American, 1920-2013) Saint Basil's Cathedral
Est: $300 - $500
Oil on canvas. Signed lower left.
Cottone Auctions
May. 17, 2023
Ilya Shenker (Russian-American, 1920-2013)
Est: $300 - $500
Oil on canvas. Signed lower right.
Cottone Auctions
Nov. 26, 2022
THE SWAN LAKE BALLET LITHOGRAPH BY ILYA SHENKER
Est: $100 - $150
Color lithograph by Ilya Shenker, born 1920, a Soviet and American artist of Jewish origin. The print depicts a scene from The Swan Lake ballet, Odette in the lake. From a series of eight silkscreen lithographs. Signed by the artist in the lower right. Numbered 18 out of 150 in the lower left. The item was donated by Sandra Genter to the Jerome Robbins Dance Division possibly in 2013. The Swan Lake was written by Pyotr Tchaikovksy and first performed in 1877 at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. Graphic Art For Collectors.
Antique Arena Inc
Nov. 26, 2022
LE CORSAIRE BALLET LITHOGRAPH BY ILYA SHENKER
Est: $100 - $150
Color lithograph by Ilya Shenker, born 1920, a Soviet and American artist of Jewish origin. The print depicts a ball scene from Le Corsaire ballet. From a series of eight silkscreen lithographs. Signed by the artist in the lower right. Numbered 73 out of 150 in the lower left. The item was donated by Sandra Genter to the Jerome Robbins Dance Division possibly in 2013. Le Corsaire was staged by Marius Petipa and first performed in 1858 at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. Graphic Art For Collectors.
Antique Arena Inc
Nov. 26, 2022
THE FIREBIRD BALLET LITHOGRAPH BY ILYA SHENKER
Est: $100 - $150
Color lithograph by Ilya Shenker, born 1920, a Soviet and American artist of Jewish origin. The print depicts two ballet dancers, a scene from The Firebird ballet. From a series of eight silkscreen lithographs. Signed by the artist in the lower right. Numbered 92 out of 150 in the lower left. The item was donated by Sandra Genter to the Jerome Robbins Dance Division possibly in 2013. The Firebird ballet was written and orchestrated by Igor Stravinsky in 1910 for the Sergei Diaghilevs Ballets Russes company. The original choreography was done by Michel Fokine, who collaborated with Alexandre Benois on a scenario based on the Russian fairy tales of the Firebird and its blessing and curse on its owner. Graphic Art For Collectors.
Antique Arena Inc
Feb. 26, 2022
THREE 1967 PORTRAIT ETCHINGS BY ILYA SHENKER
Est: $100 - $150
Ilya Shenker (Soviet/American, 1920-2013) etchings on paper featuring three portraits. Signed lower right in pencil by the artist. Dated 1967. Ilya Shenker was an avant-garde painter famous for his woodcut prints with hand watercolor paintings.
Antique Arena Inc
Feb. 26, 2022
A WOODCUT PRINT ANDREI RUBLEV BY ILYA SHENKER
Est: $100 - $150
Ilya Shenker (Soviet/American, 1920-2013) woodcut print on paper titled "Andrei Rublev with pupils". Signed lower right and dated 1964. Ilya Shenker was an avant-garde painter famous for his woodcut prints with hand watercolor paintings.
Antique Arena Inc
Feb. 26, 2022
A WOODCUT PRINT GLADIATOR BY ILYA SHENKER
Est: $100 - $150
Ilya Shenker (Soviet/American, 1920-2013) woodcut print on paper titled "Gladiator". Signed lower right in pencil and dated 1964. Ilya Shenker was an avant-garde painter famous for his woodcut prints with hand watercolor paintings.
Antique Arena Inc
Dec. 11, 2021
TWO LINOCUTS OF ALEXANDER PUSHKIN BY ILYA SHENKER
Est: $100 - $150
Ilya Shenker (Soviet/American, 1920-2013) linocut prints on paper featuring two Alexander Pushkin's portraits. Signed lower right in pencil by the artist. Dated 1968 and 1970. Ilya Shenker was an avant-garde painter famous for his woodcut prints with hand watercolor paintings.
Antique Arena Inc
Dec. 11, 2021
A RUSSIAN PAINTING OF A CHURCH BY ILYA SHENKER
Est: $100 - $150
Ilya Shenker (Soviet/American, 1920-2013) oil on wood painting depicting an orthodox white-stone ancient church. Signed by the artist lower right and dated 1973. Framed. Ilya Shenker was an avant-garde painter famous for his woodcut prints with hand watercolor paintings.
Antique Arena Inc
Dec. 11, 2021
ILYA SHENKER EXHIBITION POSTER GENEVA 1982
Est: $100 - $150
A printed on paper poster of Ilya Shenker (Soviet/American, 1920-2013) exhibition at Musee de l'Athenee Geneva, Switzerland in 1982. Ilya Shenker was an avant-garde painter famous for his woodcut prints with hand watercolor paintings.
Antique Arena Inc
Dec. 11, 2021
THREE 1967 PORTRAIT ETCHINGS BY ILYA SHENKER
Est: $100 - $150
Ilya Shenker (Soviet/American, 1920-2013) etchings on paper featuring three portraits. Signed lower right in pencil by the artist. Dated 1967. Ilya Shenker was an avant-garde painter famous for his woodcut prints with hand watercolor paintings.
Antique Arena Inc
Dec. 11, 2021
A WOODCUT PRINT ANDREI RUBLEV BY ILYA SHENKER
Est: $100 - $150
Ilya Shenker (Soviet/American, 1920-2013) woodcut print on paper from the Andrei Rublev series. Signed lower left with the artist's initials. Circa: the 1960s. Ilya Shenker was an avant-garde painter famous for his woodcut prints with hand watercolor paintings.
Antique Arena Inc
Dec. 11, 2021
A WOODCUT PRINT ANDREI RUBLEV BY ILYA SHENKER
Est: $100 - $150
Ilya Shenker (Soviet/American, 1920-2013) woodcut print on paper titled "Andrei Rublev with pupils". Signed lower right and dated 1964. Ilya Shenker was an avant-garde painter famous for his woodcut prints with hand watercolor paintings.
Antique Arena Inc
Dec. 11, 2021
A WOODCUT PRINT GLADIATOR BY ILYA SHENKER
Est: $100 - $150
Ilya Shenker (Soviet/American, 1920-2013) woodcut print on paper titled "Gladiator". Signed lower right in pencil and dated 1964. Ilya Shenker was an avant-garde painter famous for his woodcut prints with hand watercolor paintings.
Antique Arena Inc
Jun. 05, 2021
Ilya Shenker "Snow in Central Park"
Est: $400 - $600
Ilya Shenker "Snow in Central Park". Russian-American, 1922-2013. An Original, Signed by the artist in paint in lower left. Oil on Canvas. Measures 30 inches high x 20 inches wide in a 3.5 inch frame. Overall Piece measures 36 inches high x 25 inches wide. In Excellent Condition.
Joshua Kodner
Apr. 17, 2021
Ilya Shenker "Snow in Central Park"
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Ilya Shenker "Snow in Central Park". Russian-American, 1922-2013. An Original, Signed by the artist in paint in lower left. Oil on Canvas. Measures 30 inches high x 20 inches wide in a 3.5 inch frame. Overall Piece measures 36 inches high x 25 inches wide. In Excellent Condition.
Joshua Kodner
Dec. 15, 2020
SHENKER Ilya (°1922). Vue des clochers d’une église russe. Possible projet pour un ballet
Est: €200 - €300
SHENKER Ilya (°1922). Vue des clochers d’une église russe. Possible projet pour un ballet russe. Aquarelle sur papier signée en bas à gauche. Bon état. H. : 59 cm – L. : 38,5 cm.
Coutau-Begarie
Oct. 09, 2020
Ilya SHENKER(1920-2013) Ukrainian - Ameican
Est: $500 - $800
Ilya SHENKER(1920 Odessa, Ukraine - 2013 New York) ; Still-life, 1974 (year when artist emigrated) ; oil & gouache on masonite / framed ; dimensions 31,5 x 31 cm (12 1/2 x 12 1/4 in.) ; signed and dated lower right / artist inscription on verso ; Shipping to USA - DHL $160 , National post with tracking service $80 / Shipping to EU, Russia, Middle Assia - DHL $100 , National post with tracking service $40
Art-Torg
Jun. 17, 2020
Ilya Shenker - Cathedral, W/C pastel
Est: $400 - $600
Ilya Shenker, Rus., b.1922, Cathedral, W/C, pastel, signed lower left quadrant (USPR6373)(MM)
Litchfield Auctions
Jun. 16, 2020
(3) ILYA SHENKER (UKRAINIAN, 1920-2013)
Est: $60 - $100
(3) ILYA SHENKER , BALLET LITHOGRAPHS , HAND SIGNED , LOWER RIGHT & HAND NUMBERED - 19 1/2" x 27 1/2"
Echoes Antiques & Auction Gallery
Mar. 04, 2020
Ilya Shenker Russian, b. 1920 Russkaya Starina
Est: $800 - $1,200
Ilya Shenker Russian, b. 1920 Russkaya Starina Signed Ilya Shenker (lr), inscribed as titled in Cyrillic on the reverse Oil on canvas 18 x 24 inches C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Dec. 07, 2019
Ilya SHENKER(1920-2013) Ukrainian - Ameican
Est: $500 - $800
Ilya SHENKER(1920 Odessa, Ukraine - 2013 New York) ; Still-life, 1974 (year when artist emigrated) ; oil & gouache on masonite / framed ; dimensions 31,5 x 31 cm (12 1/2 x 12 1/4 in.) ; signed and dated lower right / artist inscription on verso ; Shipping to USA - DHL $160 , National post with tracking service $80 / Shipping to EU, Russia, Middle Assia - DHL $100 , National post with tracking service $40
Art-Torg
Nov. 16, 2019
Ilya Shenker. "Street Scene with Horse Carriage"
Est: $300 - $500
(Russian, 20th century). Acrylic on canvas, signed "Ilya Shenker '74" ll, sight size: 39 ¼ x 29 ¼ , framed
Alex Cooper
Jun. 18, 2019
Ilya Shenker, painting
Est: $200 - $300
Ilya Shenker (Russian, 1920-2013), Wedding Scene, oil on canvas, signed lower left, 29.5"h x 23.5"w (sight), 38.25"h x 32"w (frame)
Millea Bros Ltd
Feb. 27, 2019
Ilya Shenker, Swan Lake, Oil Painting
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
Artist: Ilya Shenker, Russian (1922 - ) Title: Swan Lake Year: 1987 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.l. Size: 52.5 x 40 in. (133.35 x 101.6 cm) Frame Size: 55.5 x 42 inches
RoGallery
Feb. 16, 2019
Ilya SHENKER(1920-2013) Ukrainian - Ameican
Est: $500 - $800
Ilya SHENKER(1920 Odessa, Ukraine - 2013 New York) ; Still-life, 1974 (year of artists emigration) ; oil & gouache on artistboard / framed ; dimensions 31,5 x 31 cm (12 1/2 x 12 1/4 in.) ; signed and dated lower right / artist inscription on verso ; Shipping to USA - DHL $160 , National post with tracking service $80 / Shipping to EU, Russia, Middle Assia - DHL $100 , National post with tracking service $40
Art-Torg
May. 06, 2018
Ilya Shenker (Russian-American 20th C) Judaica Oil
Est: -
Ilya Shenker oil on canvas, of an Orthodox Jewish wedding party in traditional garb, posed under a chuppah, Judaica, signed lower right corner. Image: 19.25" H X 15.5 W; frame: 27.75 X 24" W.
Auctions at Showplace
Aug. 17, 2017
Ilya Shenker Wedding Oil Painting
Est: $300 - $600
Frame: 44" x 34" image sight: 39.25" x 29.25"
Applebrook Auctions
Jul. 27, 2017
Ilya Shenker Wedding Oil Painting
Est: $600 - $1,200
Frame: 44" x 34" image sight: 39.25" x 29.25"
Applebrook Auctions
Jun. 16, 2016
Ilya Shenker, Swan Lake, Oil Painting
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
Artist: Ilya Shenker, Russian (1922 - ) Title: Swan Lake Year: 1987 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.l. Size: 52.5 x 40 in. (133.35 x 101.6 cm) Frame Size: 55.5 x 42 inches
RoGallery
Nov. 18, 2014
ILYA SHENKER (born 1920) Russian
Est: £100 - £150
ILYA SHENKER (born 1920) Russian Figures Before a Russian Building Watercolour and bodycolour Signed 39 x 52 cms, framed and glazed £100 - 150
Rowley Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers
Nov. 18, 2014
ILYA SHENKER (born 1920) Russian
Est: £200 - £300
ILYA SHENKER (born 1920) Russian The Procession Watercolour and bodycolour Signed 73 x 52.5 cms, framed and glazed £200 - 300
Rowley Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers
Oct. 18, 2014
ILYA SHENKER RUSSIAN/AMERICAN B.1920
Est: $300 - $500
Shabath , lithograph , 25 x 19 in (63.5 x 48.2 cm) , pencil signed lower right, Edition 151/190
Trinity International Auctions & Appraisals, LLC
Aug. 10, 2009
Ilya Shenker (Russian, b. 1920), oil on canvas, outdoor scene with large building and pedestrians in front of skating rink, ice skat...
Est: $300 - $500
Ilya Shenker (Russian, b. 1920), oil on canvas, outdoor scene with large building and pedestrians in front of skating rink, ice skater featured lower left, signed lower right, framed, ss: 51 1/2" h. x 30 3/4" w.
Winter Associates, Inc.