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# Arthur Szyk (1894–1951)

Arthur Szyk is a Polish artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,380. 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 is recorded as sold in 2023 for $2,721; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Arthur Szyk work worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arthur Szyk work is $1,380.

The median Arthur Szyk work on paper sells for $2,561 across 16 lots.

The median Arthur Szyk print sells for $1,300 across 11 lots.

The median Arthur Szyk painting sells for $1,380 across 5 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 | 11 | $1,300† | $8,000 | — | 2025-04-23 |
| Paintings | 5 | $1,380 | $1,840 | — | 1994-12-01 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $2,561‡ | $12,000 | — | 2023-03-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $9,200 | $12,000 | — | 2007-09-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Arthur Szyk's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $1,300. Paintings (5 lots) median $1,380, record $1,840. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $9,200.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,380–$1,840 | $1,380 | $1,840 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1,249–$4,082‡ | $2,561‡ | $12,000 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $12,000 |
| Works on Paper | 1998 | $9,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 1997 | $8,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $2,070 |
| Paintings | 1994 | $1,840 |
| Paintings | 1994 | $1,840 |

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 Arthur Szyk worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arthur Szyk work is $1,380. The median Arthur Szyk work on paper sells for $2,561 across 16 lots. The median Arthur Szyk print sells for $1,300 across 11 lots. The median Arthur Szyk painting sells for $1,380 across 5 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 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arthur Szyk work on paper is $2,561. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Arthur Szyk's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Arthur Szyk work on paper is $12,000.

### What is the average price of a Arthur Szyk print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arthur Szyk print is $1,300. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Arthur Szyk's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Arthur Szyk print is $8,000.

### What is the average price of a small Arthur Szyk work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Arthur Szyk work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,561, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Arthur Szyk's auction record?

Arthur Szyk's auction record is $12,000, set in 2007.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Arthur Szyk auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/arthur-szyk-3 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.