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# Jan Dobkowski (b. 1942)

## What is Jan Dobkowski’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 370 auction results for Jan Dobkowski at 9 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,715 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,225–$15,004, n=81). The auction record is $105,319 for Kobieta kocha siebie (2022, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kobieta kocha siebie, 1969 | Olej/płótno | $105,319 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2022 |
| 2 | Smuga, 1969 | Olej/płótno | $99,120 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Smuga, 1969 | Olej/płótno | $99,120 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Duże skomplikowane pary, 1971 | Olej/płótno | $91,705 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Jan Dobkowski | "Duże skomplikowane pary", 1971 | Olej/płótno | $91,705 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Spacer wiosny, 1974 | Akryl/płótno | $80,059 | DESA Unicum | May 2023 |
| 7 | Zagajnik I, 1976 | Olej/płótno | $78,901 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Jedna panna z Awignion, 1984 | Akryl, olej/płótno | $51,269 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Jedna panna z Awignion, 1984 | Akryl, olej/płótno | $51,269 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Spacer ssaków, 1972 | Olej/płótno | $51,106 | DESA Unicum | May 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 48 | $22,740 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $3,311 |
| Other | 113 | $960 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $31,287 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 88 | $1,263 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 53 | $823 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 370 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jan Dobkowski is a Polish artist with 458 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,375. 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 Dobkowski sold in 2026 for $1,589, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jan Dobkowski work worth?

Across 366 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Dobkowski work is $1,375.

The median Jan Dobkowski print sells for $623 across 152 lots.

The median Jan Dobkowski painting sells for $14,463 across 126 lots.

The median Jan Dobkowski work on paper sells for $1,172 across 68 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Jan Dobkowski prints typically sell for $623–$1,225 (the middle half of 84 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Jan Dobkowski prints typically sell for $261–$593 (the middle half of 68 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 | 185 | $623† | $2,058 | 82.2% | 2026-05-11 |
| Paintings | 143 | $14,463†‡ | $105,319 | 88.1% | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 83 | $1,172† | $5,457 | 81.9% | 2026-05-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $55,674† | $105,319 | — | 2026-05-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Jan Dobkowski's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (185 lots) median $623 with 82.2% sell-through. Paintings (143 lots) median $14,463, record $105,319. A typical Jan Dobkowski painting sells for around 23× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 19 lots) the median is $55,674.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 68 | $261–$593† | $412† | $1,110 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 84 | $623–$1,225† | $747† | $2,058 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $4,770–$13,203† | $11,339† | $25,683 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $5,056–$20,341† | $10,485† | $51,106 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 54 | $14,859–$45,437†‡ | $21,579†‡ | $105,319 |

† 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) | 32 | $506–$1,155† | $738† | $3,879 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $1,133–$2,566† | $1,590† | $5,457 |

† 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 | $105,319 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $99,120 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $5,457 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,879 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,058 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,058 |

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 Jan Dobkowski worth?

Across 366 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Dobkowski work is $1,375. The median Jan Dobkowski print sells for $623 across 152 lots. The median Jan Dobkowski painting sells for $14,463 across 126 lots. The median Jan Dobkowski work on paper sells for $1,172 across 68 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jan Dobkowski prints typically sell for $623–$1,225 (the middle half of 84 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Jan Dobkowski prints typically sell for $261–$593 (the middle half of 68 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 Jan Dobkowski print?

Based on 152 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Dobkowski print is $623. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jan Dobkowski's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Dobkowski print is $2,058.

### What is the average price of a Jan Dobkowski painting?

Based on 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Dobkowski painting is $14,463. 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 Dobkowski's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Dobkowski painting is $105,319.

### What is the average price of a Jan Dobkowski work on paper?

Based on 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Dobkowski work on paper is $1,172. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jan Dobkowski's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Dobkowski work on paper is $5,457.

### What is the average price of a medium Jan Dobkowski print?

Based on 84 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jan Dobkowski print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $747, 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 small Jan Dobkowski print?

Based on 68 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jan Dobkowski print (small (under 50 cm)) is $412, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jan Dobkowski's auction record?

Jan Dobkowski's auction record is $105,319, set in 2022.

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