> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jan-zwara · updated 2026-11-02

# Jan Zwara (1880–1951)

Jan Zwara is a Hungarian/Czech artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $550. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Jan Zwara sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $600 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jan Zwara work worth?

Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Zwara work is $550.

The median Jan Zwara work on paper sells for $450 across 32 lots.

The median Jan Zwara painting sells for $700 across 27 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Jan Zwara work on papers typically sell for $325–$525 (the middle half of 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $700† | $5,000† | 90% | 2026-05-03 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $450† | $2,200† | — | 2026-05-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $2,075† | $5,000† | — | 2025-11-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $562–$1,088† | $625† | $1,600† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $550–$1,100† | $750† | $5,000† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $325–$525† | $450† | $1,950† |

† 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 | 2019 | $5,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,200† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,950† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,700† |

† 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 Zwara worth?

Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Zwara work is $550. The median Jan Zwara work on paper sells for $450 across 32 lots. The median Jan Zwara painting sells for $700 across 27 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jan Zwara work on papers typically sell for $325–$525 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Zwara work on paper is $450. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Zwara work on paper is $2,200. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,200 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Zwara painting is $700. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jan Zwara's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Zwara painting is $5,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jan Zwara work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $450, 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 Zwara painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jan Zwara painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Jan Zwara's auction record is $5,000, set in 2019. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jan Zwara auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jan-zwara (updated 2026-11-02).

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.