Alfred von Wierusz-Kowalski (1849–1915)
What is Alfred von Wierusz-Kowalski’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for Alfred von Wierusz-Kowalski at 12 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $84,196 including buyer’s premium (middle half $65,887–$98,190, n=7). The auction record is $554,663 for Sleighs threatened by wolves (2008, Koller Auktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sleighs threatened by wolves, 19th Century | Oil on canvas | $554,663 | Koller Auktionen | Mar 2008 |
| 2 | Troika Pursued by Wolves | Oil on canvas | $403,484 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 3 | Coming Home! | Oil paint | $338,267 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 4 | Ride in the twilight | Painting | $328,769 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2023 |
| 5 | Horse-drawn sleigh | Oil on canvas | $312,562 | Christie's | Jul 2008 |
| 6 | Horse drawn sleigh in a winter landscape, 19th Century | Oil on canvas | $177,116 | Koller Auktionen | Mar 2025 |
| 7 | Off to the Winter Hunt, oil on panel | Oil on panel | $174,669 | Dorotheum | May 2022 |
| 8 | Peasant Riding a Cart | Painting | $107,950 | Sotheby's | Jul 2019 |
| 9 | Postboten in Polen, 1880 | Olja på duk | $105,561 | Bukowskis | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1849 | Oil on canvas | $102,009 | Dorotheum | Apr 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $71,877 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $312,562 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $65,887 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Alfred von Wierusz-Kowalski is a Polish artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $67,768. 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 Alfred von Wierusz-Kowalski sold in 2026 for $105,561, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Alfred von Wierusz-Kowalski on OpeningBid →What is a Alfred von Wierusz-Kowalski work worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred von Wierusz-Kowalski work is $67,768.
The median Alfred von Wierusz-Kowalski painting sells for $71,877 across 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 35 | $71,877†‡ | $554,663 | 77.1% | 2026-06-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $177,116‡ | $554,663 | — | 2026-06-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $20,288–$90,410† | $65,887† | $177,116 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $3,522–$119,238†‡ | $43,788†‡ | $328,769 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $88,132–$338,267 | $312,562 | $554,663 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $554,663 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $338,267 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alfred von Wierusz-Kowalski worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred von Wierusz-Kowalski work is $67,768. The median Alfred von Wierusz-Kowalski painting sells for $71,877 across 27 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 Alfred von Wierusz-Kowalski painting?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred von Wierusz-Kowalski painting is $71,877. 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 Alfred von Wierusz-Kowalski's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred von Wierusz-Kowalski painting is $554,663.
What is the average price of a small Alfred von Wierusz-Kowalski painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alfred von Wierusz-Kowalski painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $65,887, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Alfred von Wierusz-Kowalski's auction record?
Alfred von Wierusz-Kowalski's auction record is $554,663, set in 2008.
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