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# Aleksander Kobzdej (1920–1972)

## What is Aleksander Kobzdej’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 67 auction results for Aleksander Kobzdej at 9 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,251 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,802–$14,742, n=12). The auction record is $22,768 for Hors cadre nr 47 (2021, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hors cadre nr 47, 1971 | Akryl/masa z papieru i poliestru, siatka metalowa | $22,768 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | Le Rocher, 1968 | Olej, gwasz, technika własna, żywica/płótno, drewno | $18,341 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Hors cadre, 1971 | Akryl, relief/masa papierowo-poliestrowa, siatka metalowa | $15,983 | DESA Unicum | May 2025 |
| 4 | Szczelina IX, 1964 | Olej/płyta, płótno | $14,948 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Jasny, 1969 | Akryl, siatka metalowa, masa z papieru i poliestru, drewno | $14,907 | DESA Unicum | May 2020 |
| 6 | Urodziny II, 1963 | Olej/płótno | $14,749 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | Połknięte światło, 1960 | Kolaż tekstylny, olej/płótno | $14,673 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Verticalite, 1959 | Oil on canvas | $14,000 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 2007 |
| 9 | Jasny, 1969 | Akryl, masa z papieru i poliestru, siatka metalowa/płótno, płyta | $13,992 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Błękitna przestrzeń, 1957 | Olej/płótno | $13,628 | DESA Unicum | May 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $12,873 |
| Other | 10 | $2,700 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $10,036 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $528 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 67 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Aleksander Kobzdej is a Polish artist with 110 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $9,366. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Aleksander Kobzdej sold in 2026 for $13,628, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Aleksander Kobzdej work worth?

Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Aleksander Kobzdej work is $9,366.

The median Aleksander Kobzdej painting sells for $11,310 across 34 lots.

The median Aleksander Kobzdej work on paper sells for $474 across 11 lots.

The median Aleksander Kobzdej sculpture sells for $14,811 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Aleksander Kobzdej paintings typically sell for $8,043–$13,628 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $247 | $247 | — | 2024-06-27 |
| Paintings | 53 | $11,310†‡ | $25,896‡ | 64.2% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $474† | $14,673 | 78.6% | 2024-11-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $14,811† | $15,983 | 50% | 2025-05-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $23,857†‡ | $25,896‡ | — | 2024-11-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Aleksander Kobzdej's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $247. Paintings (53 lots) median $11,310, record $25,896. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Aleksander Kobzdej painting sells for around 46× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $23,857.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $8,043–$13,628†‡ | $10,880†‡ | $25,896‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $330–$549† | $474† | $606 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $25,896‡ |
| Paintings | 2007 | $24,947† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $15,983 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $14,811† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $14,673 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $2,083† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $247 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Aleksander Kobzdej worth?

Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Aleksander Kobzdej work is $9,366. The median Aleksander Kobzdej painting sells for $11,310 across 34 lots. The median Aleksander Kobzdej work on paper sells for $474 across 11 lots. The median Aleksander Kobzdej sculpture sells for $14,811 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Aleksander Kobzdej paintings typically sell for $8,043–$13,628 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Aleksander Kobzdej painting?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Aleksander Kobzdej painting is $11,310. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Aleksander Kobzdej's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Aleksander Kobzdej painting is $25,896. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Aleksander Kobzdej work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Aleksander Kobzdej work on paper is $474. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Aleksander Kobzdej's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Aleksander Kobzdej work on paper is $14,673.

### What is the average price of a medium Aleksander Kobzdej painting?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Aleksander Kobzdej painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,880, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Aleksander Kobzdej's auction record?

Aleksander Kobzdej's auction record is $25,896, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.