Henryk Płóciennik (1933–2020)
What is Henryk Płóciennik’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 136 auction results for Henryk Płóciennik at 3 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $458 including buyer’s premium (middle half $364–$583, n=29). The auction record is $8,300 for Kompozycja (2022, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kompozycja, 1987 | Olej/płótno | $8,300 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2022 |
| 2 | Kompozycja, 1987 | Olej/płótno | $2,925 | DESA Unicum | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Akt kobiecy | Olej/płótno | $2,347 | DESA Unicum | Jan 2022 |
| 4 | Henryk Płóciennik | Blondynka | Akwarela, flamaster, ołówek/papier | $1,968 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Blondynka | Akwarela, flamaster, ołówek/papier | $1,968 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Akt | Olej/płótno | $1,783 | DESA Unicum | Jul 2021 |
| 7 | Akt leżący, 1997 | Olej/płótno | $1,783 | DESA Unicum | Jul 2021 |
| 8 | Akt kobiecy, 1997 | Olej/płótno | $1,601 | DESA Unicum | Jan 2021 |
| 9 | Miodowy miesiąc II, 1965 | Autocynkografia/papier | $1,089 | DESA Unicum | May 2024 |
| 10 | Bez tytułu | Olej/płótno | $1,029 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $2,065 |
| Other | 44 | $462 |
| Prints | 7 | $342 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $458 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $433 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 136 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Henryk Płóciennik is a Polish artist with 214 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $429. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Henryk Płóciennik sold in 2026 for $484, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 136 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henryk Płóciennik work is $429.
The median Henryk Płóciennik print sells for $354 across 63 lots.
The median Henryk Płóciennik painting sells for $1,985 across 20 lots.
The median Henryk Płóciennik work on paper sells for $467 across 26 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Henryk Płóciennik prints typically sell for $275–$386 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Henryk Płóciennik prints typically sell for $325–$456 (the middle half of 30 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 89 | $354† | $1,089 | 70.8% | 2026-05-11 |
| Paintings | 38 | $1,985† | $8,300 | 52.6% | 2025-10-28 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $467† | $1,968 | 86.7% | 2026-03-17 |
| Photography | 2 | $391† | $455† | — | 2023-04-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $4,141† | $8,300 | — | 2025-07-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Henryk Płóciennik's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (89 lots) median $354 with 70.8% sell-through. Paintings (38 lots) median $1,985, record $8,300. A typical Henryk Płóciennik painting sells for around 5.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $4,141.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $275–$386† | $321† | $855 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $325–$456† | $396† | $1,089 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $1,601–$3,830† | $2,341† | $8,300 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $401–$503† | $468† | $1,968 |
† 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 | 2022 | $8,300 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $5,712† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,968 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,089 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $855 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $819† |
| Photography | 2023 | $455† |
| Photography | 2023 | $326 |
† 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 Henryk Płóciennik worth?
Across 136 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henryk Płóciennik work is $429. The median Henryk Płóciennik print sells for $354 across 63 lots. The median Henryk Płóciennik painting sells for $1,985 across 20 lots. The median Henryk Płóciennik work on paper sells for $467 across 26 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Henryk Płóciennik prints typically sell for $275–$386 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Henryk Płóciennik prints typically sell for $325–$456 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Henryk Płóciennik print?
Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henryk Płóciennik print is $354. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Henryk Płóciennik's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henryk Płóciennik print is $1,089.
What is the average price of a Henryk Płóciennik painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henryk Płóciennik painting is $1,985. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Henryk Płóciennik's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henryk Płóciennik painting is $8,300.
What is the average price of a Henryk Płóciennik work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henryk Płóciennik work on paper is $467. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Henryk Płóciennik's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henryk Płóciennik work on paper is $1,968.
What is the average price of a small Henryk Płóciennik print?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henryk Płóciennik print (small (under 50 cm)) is $321, 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 Henryk Płóciennik print?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henryk Płóciennik print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $396, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Henryk Płóciennik's auction record?
Henryk Płóciennik's auction record is $8,300, set in 2022.
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