> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/boguslaw-szwacz · updated 2026-11-02

# Bogusław Szwacz (1912–2009)

## What is Bogusław Szwacz’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 16 auction results for Bogusław Szwacz at 1 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,283 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,120–$3,927, n=7). The auction record is $4,626 for Kobieta z mandoliną (2024, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kobieta z mandoliną | Olej/płótno | $4,626 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2024 |
| 2 | Ars-Hormegram nr 4, 1980 | Olej, technika mieszana/płótno | $4,102 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Ars-Hormegram nr 4, 1980 | Olej, technika mieszana/płótno | $4,102 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Kompozycja, 1956 | Akwarela, tusz/papier | $3,752 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Kompozycja, 1956 | Technika mieszana, gwasz, pastel, tusz/papier | $3,283 | DESA Unicum | May 2026 |
| 6 | Kompozycja, 1956 | Akwarela, pastel/papier | $2,704 | DESA Unicum | May 2024 |
| 7 | Bogusław Szwacz | Kompozycja, 1956 | Akwarela, pastel/masa z papieru i poliestru | $2,120 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Kompozycja, 1956 | Akwarela, pastel/masa z papieru i poliestru | $2,120 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Horme klasyczne nr 53 (Hormegram), 1979 | Olej/płótno | $1,695 | DESA Unicum | May 2021 |
| 10 | Bez tytułu | Olej/karton | $1,194 | DESA Unicum | Jul 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $4,102 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $3,283 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bogusław Szwacz is an artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $2,248. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Bogusław Szwacz sold in 2026 for $3,283, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bogusław Szwacz work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bogusław Szwacz work is $2,248.

The median Bogusław Szwacz painting sells for $2,376 across 7 lots.

The median Bogusław Szwacz work on paper sells for $2,120 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $2,376† | $4,626 | 58.3% | 2025-11-27 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $2,120† | $3,283 | 62.5% | 2026-05-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,473–$2,391† | $2,376† | $4,102 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $4,626 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,102 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $3,283 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,704 |

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 Bogusław Szwacz worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bogusław Szwacz work is $2,248. The median Bogusław Szwacz painting sells for $2,376 across 7 lots. The median Bogusław Szwacz work on paper sells for $2,120 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Bogusław Szwacz painting?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bogusław Szwacz painting is $2,376. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bogusław Szwacz's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bogusław Szwacz painting is $4,626.

### What is Bogusław Szwacz's auction record?

Bogusław Szwacz's auction record is $4,626, set in 2024.

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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, “Bogusław Szwacz auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/boguslaw-szwacz (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.