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# Alfred Wierusz-Kowalski (1849–1915)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 19 auction results for Alfred Wierusz-Kowalski at 5 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $178,628 including buyer’s premium (middle half $92,946–$276,061, n=13). The auction record is $398,661 for Napad wilków ("Niebezpieczna jazda") (2024, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Napad wilków ("Niebezpieczna jazda"), circa 1895 | Olej/płótno (dublowane) | $398,661 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2024 |
| 2 | Nadchodząca burza, circa 1908 | Olej/płótno | $395,879 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Alfred Wierusz-Kowalski | Wesoła jazda | Olej/płótno (dublowane) | $276,061 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | Wesoła jazda | Olej/płótno (dublowane) | $276,061 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2025 |
| 5 | Litewska sanna, circa 1880 | Olej/deska | $265,753 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2022 |
| 6 | Trójka ścigana przez wilki (Ucieczka przed wilkami), circa 1894 | Olej/płótno (dublowane) | $239,293 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Prince Andrzej Lubomirski on the white horse, circa 1885 | Olej/płótno | $208,530 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2024 |
| 8 | Pędzące zaprzęgi | Olej/deska | $178,628 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | The Merry Ride, 1849 | Oil on canvas | $165,600 | Bonhams | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | Niedzielny poranek, circa 1900 | Olej/płótno | $128,685 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $172,114 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $202,446 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $107,228 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 19 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alfred Wierusz-Kowalski is a Polish artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $168,478. 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 Wierusz-Kowalski sold in 2025 for $395,879, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Wierusz-Kowalski work is $168,478.

The median Alfred Wierusz-Kowalski painting sells for $168,478 across 16 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 | 21 | $168,478†‡ | $398,661 | 76.2% | 2026-07-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $208,530†‡ | $398,661 | — | 2026-07-15 |

† 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) | 6 | $90,364–$164,349 | $107,228 | $208,530 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $147,142–$252,523† | $171,357† | $276,061 |

† 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 | 2024 | $398,661 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $395,879 |

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 Wierusz-Kowalski worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Wierusz-Kowalski work is $168,478. The median Alfred Wierusz-Kowalski painting sells for $168,478 across 16 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 Wierusz-Kowalski painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Wierusz-Kowalski painting is $168,478. 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 Wierusz-Kowalski's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Wierusz-Kowalski painting is $398,661.

### What is Alfred Wierusz-Kowalski's auction record?

Alfred Wierusz-Kowalski's auction record is $398,661, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.