Franciszek Starowieyski (1930–2009)
What is Franciszek Starowieyski’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 398 auction results for Franciszek Starowieyski at 8 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $472 including buyer’s premium (middle half $275–$1,048, n=164). The auction record is $76,317 for Quatrième, cinquième & sixième jours (2025, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quatrième, cinquième & sixième jours, 1986 | Technique mixte sur toile | $76,317 | Ader | Sep 2025 |
| 2 | Deuxième & troisième jour, 1986 | Technique mixte sur toile | $62,580 | Ader | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Premier jour, 1986 | Technique mixte sur toile | $61,053 | Ader | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Porwanie Europy, 1998 | Pastel/papier | $16,738 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2021 |
| 5 | Niezidentyfikowany obiekt seksualny, 1989 | Akwarela, gwasz/papier | $13,010 | DESA Unicum | May 2026 |
| 6 | Pająk nejdejski i jajo wieczności, 1976 | Olej/płótno | $12,860 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2022 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1987 | Fusain et craie | $12,551 | Ader | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | La Femme de Loth, 1991 | Olej/płótno | $11,243 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2020 |
| 9 | Kompozycja, 1991 | Olej/papier naklejony na płótno | $10,021 | DESA Unicum | May 2025 |
| 10 | Anielica strużyca, circa 1995 | Pastel/papier | $9,284 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $7,937 |
| Works on paper | 20 | $1,937 |
| Other | 129 | $611 |
| Prints | 56 | $177 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $61,053 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 133 | $534 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 71 | $226 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 398 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Franciszek Starowieyski is a Polish artist with 587 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $525. 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 Franciszek Starowieyski sold in 2026 for $7,945, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 397 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franciszek Starowieyski work is $525.
The median Franciszek Starowieyski print sells for $240 across 163 lots.
The median Franciszek Starowieyski work on paper sells for $981 across 156 lots.
The median Franciszek Starowieyski painting sells for $10,021 across 20 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Franciszek Starowieyski work on papers typically sell for $382–$1,221 (the middle half of 117 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Franciszek Starowieyski prints typically sell for $129–$275 (the middle half of 112 sold 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 | 243 | $240† | $4,292† | 67.1% | 2026-01-29 |
| Paintings | 32 | $10,021† | $45,806† | 62.5% | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 200 | $981†‡ | $22,123† | 78% | 2026-06-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $17,101† | $93,148† | — | 2026-06-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Franciszek Starowieyski's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (243 lots) median $240 with 67.1% sell-through. Paintings (32 lots) median $10,021, record $45,806. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $45,806 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Franciszek Starowieyski painting sells for around 42× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $17,101.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 50 | $452–$874† | $591† | $5,391 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 112 | $129–$275† | $170† | $2,954 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,450–$3,575† | $2,442† | $6,403† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $8,788–$12,269† | $10,258† | $13,866† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $14,124–$27,130† | $21,238† | $45,806† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 117 | $382–$1,221† | $591† | $7,606 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $3,399–$6,868†‡ | $5,695†‡ | $16,738 |
† 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 | 2022 | $45,806† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $27,837† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $22,123† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $18,630† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $5,391 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $3,260† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Franciszek Starowieyski worth?
Across 397 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franciszek Starowieyski work is $525. The median Franciszek Starowieyski print sells for $240 across 163 lots. The median Franciszek Starowieyski work on paper sells for $981 across 156 lots. The median Franciszek Starowieyski painting sells for $10,021 across 20 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Franciszek Starowieyski work on papers typically sell for $382–$1,221 (the middle half of 117 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Franciszek Starowieyski prints typically sell for $129–$275 (the middle half of 112 sold 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 Franciszek Starowieyski print?
Based on 163 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franciszek Starowieyski print is $240. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Franciszek Starowieyski's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franciszek Starowieyski print is $4,292. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,292 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Franciszek Starowieyski work on paper?
Based on 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franciszek Starowieyski work on paper is $981. 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 Franciszek Starowieyski's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franciszek Starowieyski work on paper is $22,123. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $22,123 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Franciszek Starowieyski painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franciszek Starowieyski painting is $10,021. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Franciszek Starowieyski's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franciszek Starowieyski painting is $45,806. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $45,806 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Franciszek Starowieyski work on paper?
Based on 117 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Franciszek Starowieyski work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $591, 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 medium Franciszek Starowieyski print?
Based on 112 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Franciszek Starowieyski print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $170, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Franciszek Starowieyski's auction record?
Franciszek Starowieyski's auction record is $93,148, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $93,148 (buyer's premium not included).
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