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# Alfred von Wierusz-Kowalski (1849–1915)

## What is Alfred von Wierusz-Kowalski’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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 $87,507 including buyer’s premium (middle half $71,875–$101,875, n=6). The auction record is $554,663 for Sleighs threatened by wolves (2008, Koller Auktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | 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 | The mountain patrol, 1849 | Oil on canvas | $163,156 | Bonhams | Jan 2014 |
| 9 | Peasant Riding a Cart | Painting | $107,950 | Sotheby's | Jul 2019 |
| 10 | Postboten in Polen, 1880 | Olja på duk | $105,561 | Bukowskis | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $84,196 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $312,562 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $163,156 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $65,887 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alfred von Wierusz-Kowalski is a Polish artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $69,823. 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.

## What is a Alfred von Wierusz-Kowalski work worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred von Wierusz-Kowalski work is $69,823.

The median Alfred von Wierusz-Kowalski painting sells for $78,036 across 28 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 | 36 | $78,036†‡ | $554,663 | 77.8% | 2026-06-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $175,892‡ | $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) | 9 | $4,202–$156,449†‡ | $71,877†‡ | $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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Alfred von Wierusz-Kowalski worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred von Wierusz-Kowalski work is $69,823. The median Alfred von Wierusz-Kowalski painting sells for $78,036 across 28 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 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred von Wierusz-Kowalski painting is $78,036. 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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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.