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# Bolesław Cybis (1895–1957)

## What is Bolesław Cybis’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 170 auction results for Bolesław Cybis at 1 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,436 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,653–$5,495, n=41). The auction record is $174,171 for Tragarze (Robotnicy portowi) (2022, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tragarze (Robotnicy portowi) | Olej/płótno | $174,171 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2022 |
| 2 | Martwa natura z kluczem, po 1925 | Olej/płótno | $78,086 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2021 |
| 3 | Akt kobiety na schodach, circa 1925 | Olej/płótno | $76,884 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2020 |
| 4 | Marynarz, kobieta i dziecko, 1920-1922 | Akwarela, tusz, gwasz/papier | $71,997 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2020 |
| 5 | Chłopiec podający farby, 1925-28 | Olej/sklejka | $48,586 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Popiersie młodej kobiety w ciemnej tonacji, 1925-28 | Olej/sklejka | $20,823 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2020 |
| 7 | Portret stojącego chłopca, circa 1935 | Olej/płótno | $15,164 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2020 |
| 8 | Kobieta niosąca misę | Olej/sklejka | $10,116 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2024 |
| 9 | Głowa dziewczynki, 1927-1929 | Kreda, sangwina, węgiel/papier | $9,639 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2022 |
| 10 | Pejzaż z chatą, circa 1925 | Olej/deska | $9,600 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $5,540 |
| Other | 52 | $2,990 |
| Prints | 7 | $2,184 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $4,276 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 65 | $2,436 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 170 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bolesław Cybis is a Polish artist with 200 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $3,260. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Bolesław Cybis sold in 2026 for $4,338, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bolesław Cybis work worth?

Across 170 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bolesław Cybis work is $3,260.

The median Bolesław Cybis work on paper sells for $2,929 across 75 lots.

The median Bolesław Cybis painting sells for $8,392 across 39 lots.

The median Bolesław Cybis print sells for $1,138 across 11 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Bolesław Cybis work on papers typically sell for $1,446–$5,493 (the middle half of 58 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Bolesław Cybis paintings typically sell for $2,781–$9,432 (the middle half of 26 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 | 12 | $1,138† | $2,885 | 91.7% | 2025-05-07 |
| Paintings | 43 | $8,392† | $363,310† | 90.7% | 2026-09-03 |
| Works on Paper | 93 | $2,929† | $187,252† | 80.6% | 2026-05-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $50,617† | $50,617† | — | 2020-10-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $162,613† | $363,310† | — | 2023-12-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Bolesław Cybis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $1,138 with 91.7% sell-through. Paintings (43 lots) median $8,392, record $363,310. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $363,310 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Bolesław Cybis painting sells for around 7.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $162,613.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $927–$1,726† | $1,138† | $2,885 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $2,781–$9,432† | $6,377† | $48,586 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $8,711–$174,171† | $21,523† | $363,310† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 58 | $1,446–$5,493† | $2,679† | $187,252† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $2,913–$5,960† | $3,830† | $13,242† |

† 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 | 2020 | $363,310† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $187,252† |
| Paintings | 2023 | $178,246† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $71,997 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $50,617† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,885 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,011† |

† 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 Bolesław Cybis worth?

Across 170 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bolesław Cybis work is $3,260. The median Bolesław Cybis work on paper sells for $2,929 across 75 lots. The median Bolesław Cybis painting sells for $8,392 across 39 lots. The median Bolesław Cybis print sells for $1,138 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Bolesław Cybis work on papers typically sell for $1,446–$5,493 (the middle half of 58 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Bolesław Cybis paintings typically sell for $2,781–$9,432 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Bolesław Cybis work on paper?

Based on 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bolesław Cybis work on paper is $2,929. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bolesław Cybis's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bolesław Cybis work on paper is $187,252. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $187,252 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Bolesław Cybis painting?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bolesław Cybis painting is $8,392. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bolesław Cybis's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bolesław Cybis painting is $363,310. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $363,310 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Bolesław Cybis print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bolesław Cybis print is $1,138. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bolesław Cybis's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bolesław Cybis print is $2,885.

### What is the average price of a small Bolesław Cybis work on paper?

Based on 58 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bolesław Cybis work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,679, 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 Bolesław Cybis painting?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bolesław Cybis painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,377, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bolesław Cybis's auction record?

Bolesław Cybis's auction record is $363,310, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $363,310 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Bolesław Cybis auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/boleslaw-cybis (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.