Jan Cybis (1897–1972)
What is Jan Cybis’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 38 auction results for Jan Cybis at 7 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,416 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,776–$3,634, n=5). The auction record is $50,872 for Kwiaty w kielichu (2024, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kwiaty w kielichu, 1936 | Olej/płótno | $50,872 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | Kościół św. Katarzyny, 1952 | Olej/płótno | $44,513 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2024 |
| 3 | Paris, La Seine | Oil on canvas | $12,215 | Sotheby's | Dec 2015 |
| 4 | Flowers and Pears | Oil on canvas | $11,866 | Sotheby's | Nov 2014 |
| 5 | Untitled (Yellow Houses in Nowy Sacz), 1958 | Oil on canvas | $10,243 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Bez tytułu | Akwarela/papier | $3,634 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Ustka VII, 1962 | Akwarela, ołówek/papier | $3,459 | DESA Unicum | Aug 2024 |
| 8 | Sopot, 1956 | Akwarela/papier | $3,416 | DESA Unicum | Aug 2025 |
| 9 | Church, 1897 | Oil paint | $3,000 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 10 | Góra Kalwaria, 1957 | Akwarela/papier | $2,776 | DESA Unicum | Feb 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $11,866 |
| Other | 9 | $1,281 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $11,866 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,750 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 38 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Jan Cybis is a Polish artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $3,348. 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 Cybis is recorded as sold in 2026 for $12,995; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Jan Cybis record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Jan Cybis on OpeningBid →What is a Jan Cybis work worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Cybis work is $3,348.
The median Jan Cybis work on paper sells for $1,159 across 18 lots.
The median Jan Cybis painting sells for $12,040 across 17 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 20 | $12,040† | $50,872 | 85% | 2026-03-22 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $1,159† | $3,634 | 52.9% | 2025-11-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $10,723–$16,534† | $12,392† | $50,872 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $265–$1,829† | $1,272† | $3,634 |
† 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 | $50,872 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $44,513 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $3,634 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $3,459 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jan Cybis worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Cybis work is $3,348. The median Jan Cybis work on paper sells for $1,159 across 18 lots. The median Jan Cybis painting sells for $12,040 across 17 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 Cybis work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Cybis work on paper is $1,159. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jan Cybis's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Cybis work on paper is $3,634.
What is the average price of a Jan Cybis painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Cybis painting is $12,040. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jan Cybis's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Cybis painting is $50,872.
What is the average price of a small Jan Cybis work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jan Cybis work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,272, 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 Jan Cybis painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jan Cybis painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,392, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jan Cybis's auction record?
Jan Cybis's auction record is $50,872, set in 2024.
See the full Jan Cybis record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Jan Cybis on OpeningBid →