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# Henryk Gotlib (1890–1966)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 73 auction results for Henryk Gotlib at 11 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $662 including buyer’s premium (middle half $357–$1,530, n=17). The auction record is $7,410 for Fisherman with nets (2009, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fisherman with nets, 1890 | Painting | $7,410 | Bonhams | Oct 2009 |
| 2 | Owoce w koszyku | Olej/płótno | $3,044 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Italian Girls in a Landscape, 1961 | Oil paint | $2,755 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 4 | Akt, 1964 | Olej/płótno | $2,429 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Standing woman, 1948 | Oil on canvas | $2,378 | Roseberys London | Dec 2022 |
| 6 | Standing Nude, 1947 | Oil on board | $2,324 | Roseberys London | Jun 2013 |
| 7 | Nude with Hand on Shoulder, 1960 | Oil on canvas | $2,113 | Roseberys London | Feb 2022 |
| 8 | Eve, 1890 | Painting | $2,077 | Bonhams | Mar 2014 |
| 9 | Portret blondynki | Olej/płótno | $1,992 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2024 |
| 10 | Landscape with cows, child and dog | Oil on canvas | $1,944 | Roseberys London | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $1,268 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $528 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $1,268 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $599 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 73 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henryk Gotlib is a Polish artist with 106 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $997. 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 Gotlib sold in 2026 for $3,044, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Henryk Gotlib work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Henryk Gotlib work worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henryk Gotlib work is $997.

The median Henryk Gotlib painting sells for $1,268 across 39 lots.

The median Henryk Gotlib work on paper sells for $357 across 23 lots.

The median Henryk Gotlib sculpture sells for $1,685 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Henryk Gotlib paintings typically sell for $860–$2,077 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Henryk Gotlib work on papers typically sell for $263–$663 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 56 | $1,268†‡ | $7,410 | 69.6% | 2026-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $357†‡ | $1,530 | 88.5% | 2026-09-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,685† | $1,685† | — | 2020-03-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $4,473† | $7,410 | — | 2026-06-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $522–$1,294‡ | $874‡ | $2,429 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $860–$2,077†‡ | $1,427†‡ | $7,410 |

† 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) | 20 | $263–$663†‡ | $364†‡ | $1,530 |

† 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 | 2009 | $7,410 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $3,044 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $2,049 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,530 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $803 |

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 Gotlib worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henryk Gotlib work is $997. The median Henryk Gotlib painting sells for $1,268 across 39 lots. The median Henryk Gotlib work on paper sells for $357 across 23 lots. The median Henryk Gotlib sculpture sells for $1,685 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Henryk Gotlib paintings typically sell for $860–$2,077 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Henryk Gotlib work on papers typically sell for $263–$663 (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 Gotlib painting?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henryk Gotlib painting is $1,268. 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 Gotlib's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henryk Gotlib painting is $7,410.

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

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henryk Gotlib work on paper is $357. 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 Gotlib's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henryk Gotlib work on paper is $1,530.

### What is the average price of a medium Henryk Gotlib painting?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henryk Gotlib painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,427, 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 small Henryk Gotlib work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henryk Gotlib work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $364, 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 Henryk Gotlib's auction record?

Henryk Gotlib's auction record is $7,410, set in 2009.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Henryk Gotlib auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henryk-gotlib (updated 2026-11-02).

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.