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# Jan Tarasin (1926–2009)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 237 auction results for Jan Tarasin at 7 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,969 including buyer’s premium (middle half $676–$28,667, n=42). The auction record is $106,299 for Przedmioty (2025, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Przedmioty, 1962 | Olej/płótno | $106,299 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Przedmioty, 1968 | Olej/płótno | $91,072 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Deszcz, 1964 | Olej/płótno | $89,690 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Brzeg I, 1965 | Olej/płótno | $85,630 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | Jan Tarasin | "Przedmioty III", 1965 | Olej/płótno | $76,421 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Przedmioty III, 1965 | Olej/płótno | $76,421 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Antykwariat, 1965 | Olej/płótno | $72,456 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2022 |
| 8 | Ciąg dalszy III, 1991 | Olej/płótno | $68,142 | DESA Unicum | May 2026 |
| 9 | Pożar, 1976 | Olej/płótno | $65,767 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2023 |
| 10 | Brzeg I, 1965 | Olej/płótno | $57,626 | DESA Unicum | May 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $51,269 |
| Other | 13 | $7,403 |
| Prints | 47 | $553 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $48,881 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $24,780 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $551 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 237 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jan Tarasin is a Polish artist with 299 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $1,322. 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 Tarasin sold in 2026 for $40,010, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jan Tarasin work worth?

Across 237 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Tarasin work is $1,322.

The median Jan Tarasin print sells for $342 across 121 lots.

The median Jan Tarasin painting sells for $45,810 across 67 lots.

The median Jan Tarasin work on paper sells for $5,568 across 35 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Jan Tarasin prints typically sell for $218–$479 (the middle half of 102 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Jan Tarasin paintings typically sell for $22,972–$62,154 (the middle half of 47 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 | 144 | $342†‡ | $3,429 | 84% | 2026-08-14 |
| Paintings | 76 | $45,810†‡ | $106,299 | 88.2% | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 38 | $5,568†‡ | $16,655 | 92.1% | 2026-02-05 |
| Photography | 2 | $720† | $1,224† | — | 2022-11-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $76,421†‡ | $106,299 | — | 2026-05-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Jan Tarasin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (144 lots) median $342 with 84% sell-through. Paintings (76 lots) median $45,810, record $106,299. A typical Jan Tarasin painting sells for around 134× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $76,421.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 102 | $218–$479†‡ | $317†‡ | $2,914 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $440–$1,653† | $1,134† | $3,429 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 47 | $22,972–$62,154†‡ | $46,528†‡ | $106,299 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $40,337–$57,874†‡ | $48,881†‡ | $75,196† |

† 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) | 19 | $3,328–$6,730†‡ | $5,367†‡ | $16,655 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $4,364–$7,048†‡ | $5,768†‡ | $12,527† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $106,299 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $91,072 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $16,655 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $12,527† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $3,429 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $3,391 |
| Photography | 2022 | $1,460 |
| Photography | 2020 | $216† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Tarasin worth?

Across 237 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Tarasin work is $1,322. The median Jan Tarasin print sells for $342 across 121 lots. The median Jan Tarasin painting sells for $45,810 across 67 lots. The median Jan Tarasin work on paper sells for $5,568 across 35 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jan Tarasin prints typically sell for $218–$479 (the middle half of 102 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Jan Tarasin paintings typically sell for $22,972–$62,154 (the middle half of 47 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 Tarasin print?

Based on 121 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Tarasin print is $342. 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 Tarasin's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Tarasin print is $3,429.

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

Based on 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Tarasin painting is $45,810. 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 Tarasin's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Tarasin painting is $106,299.

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

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Tarasin work on paper is $5,568. 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 Tarasin's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Tarasin work on paper is $16,655.

### What is the average price of a small Jan Tarasin print?

Based on 102 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jan Tarasin print (small (under 50 cm)) is $317, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Jan Tarasin painting?

Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jan Tarasin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $46,528, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Tarasin's auction record?

Jan Tarasin's auction record is $106,299, set in 2025.

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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.