> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/franciszek-zmurko · updated 2026-11-01

# Franciszek Żmurko (1859–1910)

## What is Franciszek Żmurko’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 20 auction results for Franciszek Żmurko at 2 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,991 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,553–$12,991, n=5). The auction record is $312,337 for Widzenie Fausta (2025, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Widzenie Fausta, 1890 | Olej/płótno | $312,337 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Hetera, 1906 | Olej/płótno | $23,493 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | Głowa kobiety | Olej/płótno | $17,401 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2021 |
| 4 | Hetera (Półakt), 1906 | Olej/płótno naklejone na deskę | $15,386 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | Studium portretowe starca, 1877 | Olej/płótno (dublowane) | $15,345 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | Gwiazda wschodzi, 1898 | Olej, kredka/tektura | $13,116 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | Franciszek Żmurko | Muzykantka, około 1890 | Olej/płótno | $12,991 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | Muzykantka, circa 1890 | Olej/płótno | $12,991 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | Senne marzenia (Studium aktu), circa 1890 | Olej/płótno | $11,064 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | "Maki" ("Studium głowy kobiecej w kwiatach"), 1898 | Pastel/papier | $9,553 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $16,393 |
| Other | 6 | $12,028 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $13,116 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 20 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Franciszek Żmurko is a Polish artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $12,991. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Franciszek Żmurko sold in 2025 for $312,337, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Franciszek Żmurko work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franciszek Żmurko work is $12,991.

The median Franciszek Żmurko painting sells for $14,076 across 9 lots.

The median Franciszek Żmurko work on paper sells for $5,092 across 2 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 | 11 | $14,076† | $312,337 | 81.8% | 2025-12-16 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $5,092 | $9,553 | — | 2025-11-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $13,262–$16,897† | $14,731† | $23,493 |

† 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 | 2025 | $312,337 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $23,493 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $9,553 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $630 |

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 Franciszek Żmurko worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franciszek Żmurko work is $12,991. The median Franciszek Żmurko painting sells for $14,076 across 9 lots. The median Franciszek Żmurko work on paper sells for $5,092 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Franciszek Żmurko painting?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franciszek Żmurko painting is $14,076. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Franciszek Żmurko's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Franciszek Żmurko painting is $312,337.

### What is Franciszek Żmurko's auction record?

Franciszek Żmurko's auction record is $312,337, set in 2025.

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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, “Franciszek Żmurko auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/franciszek-zmurko (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.