Arthur Szyk (1894–1951)
Arthur Szyk is a Polish artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $4,895. 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 Arthur Szyk sold in 2025 for $5,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Arthur Szyk on OpeningBid →What is a Arthur Szyk work worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arthur Szyk work is $4,895.
The median Arthur Szyk work on paper sells for $5,625 across 19 lots.
The median Arthur Szyk painting sells for $2,071 across 6 lots.
The median Arthur Szyk print sells for $3,200 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $3,200 | $4,750 | — | 2018-08-01 |
| Paintings | 8 | $2,071‡ | $7,250 | 75% | 2024-12-12 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $5,625 | $37,500 | — | 2025-06-17 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Arthur Szyk's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $3,200. Paintings (8 lots) median $2,071, record $7,250.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $5,250–$7,864 | $6,094 | $37,500 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $37,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $19,200 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $7,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $4,750 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $4,582 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $4,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Arthur Szyk worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arthur Szyk work is $4,895. The median Arthur Szyk work on paper sells for $5,625 across 19 lots. The median Arthur Szyk painting sells for $2,071 across 6 lots. The median Arthur Szyk print sells for $3,200 across 4 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 Arthur Szyk work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arthur Szyk work on paper is $5,625.
What is Arthur Szyk's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Arthur Szyk work on paper is $37,500.
What is the average price of a small Arthur Szyk work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Arthur Szyk work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,094, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Arthur Szyk's auction record?
Arthur Szyk's auction record is $37,500, set in 2019.
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