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# Henryk Berlewi (1894–1967)

## What is Henryk Berlewi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 73 auction results for Henryk Berlewi at 21 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $594 including buyer’s premium (middle half $336–$2,014, n=7). The auction record is $56,158 for Grand Nu (2021, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Nu, 1894 | Charcoal and watercolour on paper | $56,158 | Bonhams | Mar 2021 |
| 2 | Portret damy w wieczorowej sukni, 1937 | Olej/płótno | $29,894 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | Self-Portrait, 1894 | Pencil on paper | $13,342 | Bonhams | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | Akt kobiecy (Frauenakt), 1922 | Gwasz/papier | $12,547 | DESA Unicum | May 2024 |
| 5 | COMPOSITION | Signé en bas à droite "H Berlewi" | $11,055 | Artcurial | Jun 2013 |
| 6 | Pejzaż śródziemnomorski, 1959 | Gwasz/papier | $8,890 | DESA Unicum | May 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mechano-Faktur, 1960 | Colour silkscreen on firm wove paper | $13,023 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2018 |
| 2 | Mechano-Faktur, 1960 | Colour silkscreen on heavy wove paper | $10,894 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2019 |
| 3 | Mechano-faktura, circa 1960 | Litografia/papier | $3,300 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2021 |
| 4 | Malevitch Suprématisme. Les incunables de l'Art abstrait. Mechano Faktura | Gouache | $2,989 | Tessier & Sarrou | Mar 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 12 | $1,753 |
| Prints | 16 | $872 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $497 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $996 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $757 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 73 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henryk Berlewi is a Polish artist with 107 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $957. 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 Henryk Berlewi sold in 2026 for $1,214, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henryk Berlewi work worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henryk Berlewi work is $957.

The median Henryk Berlewi print sells for $752 across 34 lots.

The median Henryk Berlewi work on paper sells for $885 across 19 lots.

The median Henryk Berlewi painting sells for $10,989 across 6 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Henryk Berlewi prints typically sell for $454–$2,932 (the middle half of 20 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 | 48 | $752†‡ | $13,023 | 70.8% | 2026-05-07 |
| Paintings | 6 | $10,989†‡ | $50,421† | — | 2024-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $885†‡ | $12,547 | 79.2% | 2026-07-15 |
| Photography | 1 | $15,449‡ | $15,449‡ | — | 2021-06-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $40,158†‡ | $72,795‡ | — | 2024-10-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Henryk Berlewi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (48 lots) median $752 with 70.8% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $10,989, record $50,421. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $50,421 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Henryk Berlewi painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $40,158.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $454–$2,932†‡ | $967†‡ | $13,023 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $542–$757† | $688† | $3,300 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,470–$29,894†‡ | $20,508†‡ | $50,421† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $264–$952†‡ | $750†‡ | $6,528† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,218–$1,742† | $1,614† | $12,547 |

† 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 | 2021 | $50,421† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $29,894 |
| Photography | 2021 | $15,449‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $13,023 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $12,547 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $10,894 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $6,528† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

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 Henryk Berlewi worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henryk Berlewi work is $957. The median Henryk Berlewi print sells for $752 across 34 lots. The median Henryk Berlewi work on paper sells for $885 across 19 lots. The median Henryk Berlewi painting sells for $10,989 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Henryk Berlewi prints typically sell for $454–$2,932 (the middle half of 20 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 Henryk Berlewi print?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henryk Berlewi print is $752. 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 Henryk Berlewi's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henryk Berlewi print is $13,023.

### What is the average price of a Henryk Berlewi work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henryk Berlewi work on paper is $885. 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 Henryk Berlewi's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henryk Berlewi work on paper is $12,547.

### What is the average price of a small Henryk Berlewi print?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henryk Berlewi print (small (under 50 cm)) is $967, 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 Henryk Berlewi print?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henryk Berlewi print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $688, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Henryk Berlewi's auction record?

Henryk Berlewi's auction record is $72,795, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.