Jan Berdyszak (1934–2014)
What is Jan Berdyszak’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 68 auction results for Jan Berdyszak at 8 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,947 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,539–$22,266, n=13). The auction record is $85,373 for Kompozycja kół I (2024, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kompozycja kół I, 1967 | Olej/płótno | $85,373 | DESA Unicum | May 2024 |
| 2 | Requiem XI - gregoriańskie, 1968 | Olej/płótno | $78,363 | DESA Unicum | May 2026 |
| 3 | Obraz komplementarny (Refleksja komplementarna), 1979-1980 | Akryl/płótno naklejone na deskę | $61,179 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2024 |
| 4 | Kompozycja kół XIV, 1963 | Olej/płótno | $54,202 | DESA Unicum | Jan 2025 |
| 5 | Anti Nomos I, 1975-1976 | Akryl/płyta | $24,867 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | Requiem VIII, 1967 | Akryl/płótno | $22,266 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Obszar koncentrujący XLV, 1978-1979 | Akryl/płótno, deska | $20,551 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Passe-partout Niewiadomego, 1996 | Akryl/płótno naklejone na deskę | $18,270 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Pod presją passe par tout, 2000 | Akryl/płótno naklejone na deskę | $12,947 | DESA Unicum | May 2026 |
| 10 | Obrazek i obraz świata w myśli, 1970-1973 | Akryl/płótno naklejone na deskę | $12,492 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $12,720 |
| Other | 12 | $3,825 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $23,567 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $5,418 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $2,431 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 68 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Jan Berdyszak is a Polish artist with 136 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $5,344. 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 Jan Berdyszak sold in 2026 for $8,816, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Berdyszak work is $5,344.
The median Jan Berdyszak painting sells for $12,506 across 30 lots.
The median Jan Berdyszak work on paper sells for $1,583 across 11 lots.
The median Jan Berdyszak print sells for $796 across 2 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 | 6 | $796† | $815† | 33.3% | 2023-12-05 |
| Paintings | 48 | $12,506† | $85,373 | 62.5% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $1,583†‡ | $5,524‡ | 57.9% | 2026-02-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $5,162† | $5,270† | 33.3% | 2022-10-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $78,501 | $85,656 | — | 2026-05-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jan Berdyszak's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $796 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (48 lots) median $12,506, record $85,373. A typical Jan Berdyszak painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $78,501.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $2,741–$6,954† | $3,800† | $12,492 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $4,706–$10,466† | $5,424† | $24,867 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $18,270–$50,928† | $37,824† | $85,373 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,008–$1,379† | $1,134† | $4,065† |
† 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 | 2024 | $85,373 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $78,363 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $5,524‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $5,270† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $5,053† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $4,065† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $815† |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $777† |
† 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. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jan Berdyszak worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Berdyszak work is $5,344. The median Jan Berdyszak painting sells for $12,506 across 30 lots. The median Jan Berdyszak work on paper sells for $1,583 across 11 lots. The median Jan Berdyszak print sells for $796 across 2 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 Jan Berdyszak painting?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Berdyszak painting is $12,506. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jan Berdyszak's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Berdyszak painting is $85,373.
What is the average price of a Jan Berdyszak work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Berdyszak work on paper is $1,583. 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 Jan Berdyszak's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Berdyszak work on paper is $5,524. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Jan Berdyszak painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Jan Berdyszak painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $37,824, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jan Berdyszak's auction record?
Jan Berdyszak's auction record is $85,373, set in 2024.
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