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# Bronisław Schlabs (1920–2009)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 30 auction results for Bronisław Schlabs at 1 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,415 including buyer’s premium (middle half $640–$1,442, n=5). The auction record is $1,497 for Fotogram 39/57 (2025, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fotogram 39/57, 1957 | Odbitka żelatynowo-srebrowa, vintage print/papier fotograficzny | $1,497 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | Fotogram 32/57, 1957 | Odbitka żelatynowo-srebrowa, vintage print/papier fotograficzny | $1,442 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | Fotogram T9/49/58, 1958 | Odbitka żelatynowo-srebrowa, vintage print/papier fotograficzny | $1,415 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Fotogram | Odbitka żelatynowo-srebrowa, vintage print/papier fotograficzny | $1,404 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | Autoportret II, 1955 | Odbitka żelatynowo-srebrowa, vintage print/papier barytowy | $961 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2020 |
| 6 | Fotogram K3/58, 1958 | Odbitka żelatynowo-srebrowa, vintage print/papier fotograficzny | $632 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2025 |
| 7 | Fotogram | Odbitka żelatynowo-srebrowa, vintage print/papier fotograficzny | $593 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2024 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fotogram 24/58, 1958 | Odbitka żelatynowo-srebrowa, vintage print/papier fotograficzny | $1,337 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2022 |
| 2 | Fotogram T9/52/58, 1958 | Odbitka żelatynowo-srebrowa, vintage print/papier fotograficzny | $640 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Fotogram 24/58, 1958 | Odbitka żelatynowo-srebrowa, vintage print/papier fotograficzny | $563 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2021 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 13 | $640 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $640 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 30 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bronisław Schlabs is a Polish artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $754. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Bronisław Schlabs sold in 2026 for $1,442, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bronisław Schlabs work worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bronisław Schlabs work is $754.

The median Bronisław Schlabs photograph sells for $741 across 29 lots.

The median Bronisław Schlabs print sells for $961 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Bronisław Schlabs photographs typically sell for $563–$1,148 (the middle half of 25 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 | 1 | $961 | $961 | — | 2020-10-15 |
| Paintings | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 32 | $741† | $6,986† | 90.6% | 2026-04-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $563–$1,148† | $670† | $1,497 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2023 | $6,986† |
| Photography | 2025 | $1,497 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $961 |

† 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 Schlabs worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bronisław Schlabs work is $754. The median Bronisław Schlabs photograph sells for $741 across 29 lots. The median Bronisław Schlabs print sells for $961 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Bronisław Schlabs photographs typically sell for $563–$1,148 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Bronisław Schlabs photograph?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bronisław Schlabs photograph is $741. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bronisław Schlabs's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bronisław Schlabs photograph is $6,986. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,986 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Bronisław Schlabs photograph?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bronisław Schlabs photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $670, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Bronisław Schlabs's auction record is $6,986, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,986 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Bronisław Schlabs auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bronislaw-schlabs-2 (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.