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# Barbara Pniewska (1923–1988)

## What is Barbara Pniewska’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Barbara Pniewska at 1 houses since 2023. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,509 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,921–$6,862, n=10). The auction record is $7,595 for Bez tytułu (2025, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bez tytułu | Technika mieszana/blacha, deska | $7,595 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2025 |
| 2 | Bez tytułu | Technika mieszana/blacha, deska | $7,595 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Bez tytułu, 1969 | Aluminium, blacha, deska | $7,098 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | Bez tytułu | Asamblaż/blacha, płyta | $6,152 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Bez tytułu | Asamblaż/blacha, płyta | $6,152 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Kompozycja | Asamblaż/blacha, deska, farba olejna | $4,865 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2026 |
| 7 | Bez tytułu | Relief/blacha, płyta, aluminium | $4,492 | DESA Unicum | Jan 2026 |
| 8 | Kompozycja nr 3 | Relief, aluminium/blacha, deska | $3,731 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Kompozycja nr 8 | Relief, aluminium/blacha, deska | $2,798 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Bez tytułu, circa 1960 | Aluminium polerowane, drewno | $2,489 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 11 | $4,865 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $4,679 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Barbara Pniewska is a Polish artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $4,111. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Barbara Pniewska sold in 2026 for $4,865, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Barbara Pniewska work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbara Pniewska work is $4,111.

The median Barbara Pniewska sculpture sells for $3,265 across 8 lots.

The median Barbara Pniewska print sells for $200 across 1 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 | 1 | $200† | $200† | — | 2024-02-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $3,265 | $7,595 | 88.9% | 2026-01-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $2,318–$5,143 | $3,265 | $7,595 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $7,595 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $7,098 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $200† |

† 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 Barbara Pniewska worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbara Pniewska work is $4,111. The median Barbara Pniewska sculpture sells for $3,265 across 8 lots. The median Barbara Pniewska print sells for $200 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Barbara Pniewska's auction record?

Barbara Pniewska's auction record is $7,595, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Barbara Pniewska auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/barbara-pniewska (updated 2026-11-01).

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.