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# Bronisław Chromy (1925–2017)

## What is Bronisław Chromy’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 54 auction results for Bronisław Chromy at 3 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $578 including buyer’s premium (middle half $139–$1,576, n=24). The auction record is $8,198 for Paw (2025, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paw | Brąz patynowany | $8,198 | DESA Unicum | Aug 2025 |
| 2 | Para żab | Brąz patynowany, kamień | $7,098 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | Smok wawelski | Brąz | $5,499 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Pieta, circa 1950 | Brąz patynowany, granit | $3,888 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2020 |
| 5 | Ryba | Brąz patynowany | $2,438 | DESA Unicum | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | Sowa | Brąz patynowany | $2,259 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2026 |
| 7 | Smok | Brąz patynowany | $2,051 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2020 |
| 8 | Smok, 1969 | Brąz patynowany | $1,794 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2020 |
| 9 | Wiewórka | Brąz | $1,695 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Sowa | Brąz patynowany | $1,555 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 17 | $1,555 |
| Other | 20 | $180 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $687 |

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


Bronisław Chromy is a Polish artist with 88 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $953. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Bronisław Chromy sold in 2026 for $1,420, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bronisław Chromy work worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bronisław Chromy work is $953.

The median Bronisław Chromy sculpture sells for $1,353 across 30 lots.

The median Bronisław Chromy painting sells for $990 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Bronisław Chromy sculptures typically sell for $938–$1,590 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $990† | $990† | — | 2021-07-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 48 | $1,353† | $45,521† | 62.5% | 2026-06-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $8,198† | $45,521† | — | 2025-08-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $938–$1,590† | $1,224† | $7,098 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,051–$3,888† | $1,794† | $8,198 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $45,521† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $8,198 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $990† |

† 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 Bronisław Chromy worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bronisław Chromy work is $953. The median Bronisław Chromy sculpture sells for $1,353 across 30 lots. The median Bronisław Chromy painting sells for $990 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Bronisław Chromy sculptures typically sell for $938–$1,590 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Bronisław Chromy sculpture?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bronisław Chromy sculpture is $1,353. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bronisław Chromy's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bronisław Chromy sculpture is $45,521. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $45,521 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Bronisław Chromy sculpture?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bronisław Chromy sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,224, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bronisław Chromy's auction record?

Bronisław Chromy's auction record is $45,521, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $45,521 (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, “Bronisław Chromy auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bronislaw-chromy-2 (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.