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# Bohdan Butenko (1931–2019)

## What is Bohdan Butenko’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 54 auction results for Bohdan Butenko at 1 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $551 including buyer’s premium (middle half $465–$764, n=13). The auction record is $1,494 for Gucio i Cezar tam gdzie pieprz rośnie (2025, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gucio i Cezar tam gdzie pieprz rośnie | Akwarela, tusz/papier | $1,494 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Pali się! | Akwarela, tusz/papier | $1,394 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Pali się! | Akwarela, tusz/papier | $996 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Gapiszon i dynia | Technika mieszana/papier | $873 | DESA Unicum | May 2020 |
| 5 | Gapiszon i bałwan, komplet ilustracji do czasopisma "Miś" | Flamaster, akwarela, ekolina/papier | $764 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Gapiszon i motyle, 1975 | Akwarela, tusz/papier | $730 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | O czym marzą zwierzęta w noc wigilijną | Akwarela, tusz/papier | $660 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Gapiszon i ślady, zestaw ilustracji do czasopisma "Miś" | Akwarela, tusz/papier | $551 | DESA Unicum | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | Gapiszon i rozbity wazon | Tusz/papier | $546 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2021 |
| 10 | Uśmiech krokodyla, 1980 | Kolaż, tusz/papier | $546 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 28 | $481 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $477 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 54 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bohdan Butenko is a Polish artist with 194 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $465. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Bohdan Butenko sold in 2025 for $764, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bohdan Butenko work worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bohdan Butenko work is $465.

The median Bohdan Butenko print sells for $465 across 41 lots.

The median Bohdan Butenko work on paper sells for $383 across 11 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Bohdan Butenko prints typically sell for $354–$579 (the middle half of 40 sold 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 | 144 | $465† | $1,494 | 28.5% | 2025-12-18 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 45 | $383† | $575† | 24.4% | 2024-05-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,394 | $1,494 | — | 2025-06-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $354–$579† | $465† | $1,394 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $327–$472† | $383† | $575† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,494 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,394 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $575† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $541 |

† 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 Bohdan Butenko worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bohdan Butenko work is $465. The median Bohdan Butenko print sells for $465 across 41 lots. The median Bohdan Butenko work on paper sells for $383 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Bohdan Butenko prints typically sell for $354–$579 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Bohdan Butenko print?

Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bohdan Butenko print is $465. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bohdan Butenko's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bohdan Butenko print is $1,494.

### What is the average price of a Bohdan Butenko work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bohdan Butenko work on paper is $383. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bohdan Butenko's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bohdan Butenko work on paper is $575. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $575 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Bohdan Butenko print?

Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bohdan Butenko print (small (under 50 cm)) is $465, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Bohdan Butenko work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bohdan Butenko work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $383, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bohdan Butenko's auction record?

Bohdan Butenko's auction record is $1,494, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bohdan Butenko auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bohdan-butenko (updated 2026-11-03).

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.