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# Alicja Kwade (b. 1979)

## What is Alicja Kwade’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 63 auction results for Alicja Kwade at 12 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $27,283 including buyer’s premium (middle half $20,951–$33,459, n=11). The auction record is $190,500 for Big Be-Hide (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Be-Hide, 2018 | Aluminum | $190,500 | Sotheby's | Feb 2023 |
| 2 | Trans for Men, 2019 | Aluminum | $165,100 | Sotheby's | Feb 2023 |
| 3 | Substance, 2018 | Marble | $126,000 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 4 | Hypothetisches Gebilde, 2016 | Copper | $86,014 | Phillips | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Parallelwelt (schwarz/weiß) (Parallel Universe (black/white)), 2009 | Two Kaiser Idell lamps and double sided mirror | $65,134 | Christie's | Mar 2021 |
| 6 | Kaminuhr (Zentra), 2014 | 1148.7g wood, 903.7g steel, 555.7g brass, 110g glass, 21.2g aluminum, 0.9g copper, 0.8g varnish, 0.5g leather and 0.05g felt in thirtheen jars in display case | $55,570 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 7 | Ungeklärte Anziehung, 2011 | Steel plate and mirror, in 2 parts | $50,000 | Phillips | Nov 2019 |
| 8 | Totum Pro Parte (Ein Hocker ist ein Bild), 2017 | Found wood and steel bar stool and mirror glass | $39,492 | Phillips | Oct 2020 |
| 9 | Die Trinkenden, 2011 | 12 Porzellanfiguren von Rosenthal (Entwurf Ernst Wenck 1924) auf Kohleberg auf | $39,355 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2022 |
| 10 | Ein Hocker ist ein Bild, 2015 | Sechs verspiegelte Glasscheiben und ein zerteilter Holzhocker | $38,460 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Sep 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 16 | $28,434 |
| Other | 21 | $22,322 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $30,331 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $22,322 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $5,354 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 63 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alicja Kwade is a Polish artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $19,677. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Alicja Kwade sold in 2026 for $35,840, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alicja Kwade work worth?

Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alicja Kwade work is $19,677.

The median Alicja Kwade sculpture sells for $32,215 across 22 lots.

The median Alicja Kwade photograph sells for $5,643 across 9 lots.

The median Alicja Kwade print sells for $3,032 across 4 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $3,032‡ | $8,385 | — | 2025-09-12 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $12,402 | $22,860 | — | 2024-03-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 23 | $32,215‡ | $190,500 | 95.7% | 2026-03-07 |
| Photography | 9 | $5,643‡ | $12,825 | — | 2020-10-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $145,550 | $190,500 | — | 2026-03-07 |

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

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $15,491–$38,718 | $25,994 | $165,100 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $21,449–$78,403 | $42,382 | $190,500 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,860–$5,643‡ | $4,445‡ | $6,498 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $190,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $165,100 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $22,860 |
| Photography | 2020 | $8,774‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $8,385 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $5,354 |
| Photography | 2020 | $4,445‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,945 |

‡ 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 Alicja Kwade worth?

Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alicja Kwade work is $19,677. The median Alicja Kwade sculpture sells for $32,215 across 22 lots. The median Alicja Kwade photograph sells for $5,643 across 9 lots. The median Alicja Kwade print sells for $3,032 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Alicja Kwade sculpture?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alicja Kwade sculpture is $32,215. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Alicja Kwade's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alicja Kwade sculpture is $190,500.

### What is the average price of a large Alicja Kwade sculpture?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Alicja Kwade sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $42,382, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Alicja Kwade's auction record?

Alicja Kwade's auction record is $190,500, set in 2023.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Alicja Kwade auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alicja-kwade (updated 2026-11-03).

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.