Alina Szapocznikow (1926–1973)
What is Alina Szapocznikow’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 30 auction results for Alina Szapocznikow at 10 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $61,440 including buyer’s premium (middle half $32,797–$140,186, n=5). The auction record is $907,200 for Portret Wielokrotny (Dwukrotny) [Multiple Portrait (Double)] (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portret Wielokrotny (Dwukrotny) [Multiple Portrait (Double)], 1967 | Granite and colored polyester resin | $907,200 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 2 | Lampe bouche, 1969 | Résine de polyester teintée et câble électrique | $512,325 | Artcurial | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | Lampe-bouche I (Usta iluminowane I), 1967 | Instalacja/żywica poliestrowa | $479,903 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2024 |
| 4 | LAMPE-SCULPTURE, CIRCA 1970, 1970 | Résine de polyester teintée, ampoule et câble d'alimentation | $405,321 | Artcurial | Jun 2013 |
| 5 | Lampe phallus (Lampe XIII), 1970 | Tinted polyester resin and electrical cable | $397,373 | Artcurial | Dec 2023 |
| 6 | Lampe-bouche (Usta iluminowane I), 1968 | Żywica poliestrowa | $392,180 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2024 |
| 7 | Lampe-Bouche, 1967 | Incised | $324,439 | Sotheby's | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Sculpture-bouche, 1969 | Resin | $254,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 9 | Alina Szapocznikow (1926-1973), 1926 | Wax | $140,186 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Szkic do Pomnika Bohaterów Warszawy "Nike", 1959 | Gips patynowany | $167,980 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 5 | $254,000 |
| Other | 11 | $140,186 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $79,955 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 30 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Alina Szapocznikow is a Polish artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $58,972. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Alina Szapocznikow sold in 2026 for $140,186, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alina Szapocznikow work is $58,972.
The median Alina Szapocznikow sculpture sells for $94,500 across 7 lots.
The median Alina Szapocznikow print sells for $2,349 across 7 lots.
The median Alina Szapocznikow work on paper sells for $22,176 across 6 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $2,349† | $10,382† | — | 2025-12-14 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $22,176† | $61,440 | — | 2026-06-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $94,500† | $907,200 | 87.5% | 2025-10-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $394,776† | $907,200 | — | 2026-07-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $13,978–$29,358† | $14,993† | $32,797 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $58,731–$214,125† | $79,955† | $324,439 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $907,200 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $324,439 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $61,440 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $32,797 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $10,382† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $5,567† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alina Szapocznikow worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alina Szapocznikow work is $58,972. The median Alina Szapocznikow sculpture sells for $94,500 across 7 lots. The median Alina Szapocznikow print sells for $2,349 across 7 lots. The median Alina Szapocznikow work on paper sells for $22,176 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Alina Szapocznikow's auction record?
Alina Szapocznikow's auction record is $907,200, set in 2023.
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