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# Eugeniusz Zak (1884–1926)

## What is Eugeniusz Zak’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Eugeniusz Zak at 5 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $82,204 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,770–$116,198, n=11). The auction record is $222,880 for Idyll (Old castle II) (2024, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idyll (Old castle II), after 1913 | Olej/płótno (dublowane) | $222,880 | DESA Unicum | May 2024 |
| 2 | Młodzieniec na tle muru (Le prisonnier), 1925 | Olej/płótno | $186,649 | DESA Unicum | May 2023 |
| 3 | Junger Mann mit blauer Kappe, 1923 | Oil on canvas | $164,984 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2016 |
| 4 | Chłopiec przy drzewie, 1924-1926 | Olej/płótno | $128,798 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | Portret młodzieńca, circa 1919 | Olej/płótno | $128,509 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Chłopiec na tle krajobrazu, 1921 | Olej/tektura | $82,468 | DESA Unicum | May 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marzyciel, 1925 | Olej/płótno | $119,349 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Marzyciel, 1925 | Olej/płótno | $116,198 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Marzyciel, 1925 | Olej/płótno | $116,198 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Marzyciel, 1925 | Olej/płótno | $106,819 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2023 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $116,198 |
| Other | 8 | $3,505 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $123,929 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $3,505 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Eugeniusz Zak is a Polish artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $25,727. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Eugeniusz Zak sold in 2026 for $35,009, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Eugeniusz Zak work worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eugeniusz Zak work is $25,727.

The median Eugeniusz Zak painting sells for $116,198 across 17 lots.

The median Eugeniusz Zak work on paper sells for $1,669 across 14 lots.

The median Eugeniusz Zak print sells for $200 across 5 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $200† | $236† | 71.4% | 2021-04-27 |
| Paintings | 25 | $116,198† | $286,967† | 68% | 2026-05-14 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $1,669†‡ | $25,727† | 60.9% | 2026-01-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $128,798† | $286,967† | — | 2026-06-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Eugeniusz Zak's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $200 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (25 lots) median $116,198, record $286,967. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $286,967 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Eugeniusz Zak painting sells for around 580× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $128,798.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $68,231–$81,686† | $79,905† | $82,468 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $124,074–$204,765† | $164,984† | $286,967† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $437–$3,279†‡ | $2,443†‡ | $30,560 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $286,967† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $234,065† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $30,560 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $8,021† |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $236† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $215† |

† 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 Eugeniusz Zak worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eugeniusz Zak work is $25,727. The median Eugeniusz Zak painting sells for $116,198 across 17 lots. The median Eugeniusz Zak work on paper sells for $1,669 across 14 lots. The median Eugeniusz Zak print sells for $200 across 5 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Eugeniusz Zak painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eugeniusz Zak painting is $116,198. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Eugeniusz Zak's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Eugeniusz Zak painting is $286,967. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $286,967 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Eugeniusz Zak work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eugeniusz Zak work on paper is $1,669. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Eugeniusz Zak's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Eugeniusz Zak work on paper is $25,727. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $25,727 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Eugeniusz Zak work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Eugeniusz Zak work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,443, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Eugeniusz Zak painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Eugeniusz Zak painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $164,984, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Eugeniusz Zak's auction record?

Eugeniusz Zak's auction record is $286,967, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $286,967 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.