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# Alina Szapocznikow (1926–1973)

## What is Alina Szapocznikow’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Szkic do Pomnika Bohaterów Warszawy "Nike", 1959 | Gips patynowany | $167,980 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2024 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 5 | $254,000 |
| Other | 11 | $140,186 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Alina Szapocznikow work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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.