Jan Matejko (1838–1893)
What is Jan Matejko’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 49 auction results for Jan Matejko at 4 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $15,263 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,181–$16,470, n=9). The auction record is $68,568 for Portret Adama Kiziora - ogrodnika z Woli Justowskiej (2019, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portret Adama Kiziora - ogrodnika z Woli Justowskiej, circa 1870 | Olej/płótno | $68,568 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2019 |
| 2 | Portrait of a Man with an Attendant | Pencil and pen and ink, heightened with gouache on paper | $28,819 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Studia do obrazów historycznych "Unia Lubelska" (recto) / "Batory pod Pskowem" (verso) | Ołówek/papier | $23,058 | DESA Unicum | May 2025 |
| 4 | Battle of Grunwald, 1878 | Olej/płótno | $17,174 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Judyta Przemyślidka, żona Władysława Hermana | Ołówek/papier | $16,470 | DESA Unicum | May 2025 |
| 6 | Jan Matejko | Szkic postaci (recto) / Szkic rycerza (verso) | Ołówek/papier | $15,263 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Xiążę Radziwiłł Rudobrody, 1867 | Ołówek/papier | $9,988 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2020 |
| 8 | Saint Casimir | Pencil on buff paper Unframed | $7,181 | Chiswick Auctions | Apr 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Szkic postaci (recto) / Szkic rycerza (verso) | Ołówek/papier | $15,263 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Geniusz Kazimierza Wielkiego ratujący Polskę | Pencil on buff paper Unframed | $9,403 | Chiswick Auctions | Apr 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | $15,867 |
| Prints | 6 | $4,833 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $9,403 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 49 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Jan Matejko is a Polish artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $8,867. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Jan Matejko sold in 2026 for $9,403, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Jan Matejko record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Jan Matejko on OpeningBid →What is a Jan Matejko work worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Matejko work is $8,867.
The median Jan Matejko work on paper sells for $8,676 across 21 lots.
The median Jan Matejko print sells for $454 across 4 lots.
The median Jan Matejko painting sells for $17,174 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jan Matejko work on papers typically sell for $6,980–$12,595 (the middle half of 20 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 | 5 | $454† | $496 | 80% | 2024-10-01 |
| Paintings | 4 | $17,174† | $1.2M† | 75% | 2025-09-15 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $8,676† | $28,819 | 91.3% | 2026-04-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $68,568† | $1.2M† | — | 2025-10-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Jan Matejko's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $454 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $17,174, record $1,209,406. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,209,406 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Jan Matejko painting sells for around 38× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $68,568.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $6,980–$12,595† | $8,867† | $28,819 |
† 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 | 2021 | $1.2M† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $28,819 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $18,258† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $17,174 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $496 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $454 |
† 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 Jan Matejko worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Matejko work is $8,867. The median Jan Matejko work on paper sells for $8,676 across 21 lots. The median Jan Matejko print sells for $454 across 4 lots. The median Jan Matejko painting sells for $17,174 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jan Matejko work on papers typically sell for $6,980–$12,595 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Jan Matejko work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Matejko work on paper is $8,676. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jan Matejko's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Matejko work on paper is $28,819.
What is the average price of a small Jan Matejko work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jan Matejko work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,867, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jan Matejko's auction record?
Jan Matejko's auction record is $1,209,406, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,209,406 (buyer's premium not included).
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