Janina Kraupe (1921–2016)
What is Janina Kraupe’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 41 auction results for Janina Kraupe at 1 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $567 including buyer’s premium (middle half $501–$2,579, n=7). The auction record is $12,979 for Rozmowa (2025, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rozmowa, 1977 | Akryl/płótno | $12,979 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2025 |
| 2 | Fragment ogrodu, 1990 | Olej/płótno | $5,088 | DESA Unicum | Aug 2021 |
| 3 | Zima w mieście, 2004 | Olej/płótno | $4,329 | DESA Unicum | May 2025 |
| 4 | Czakramy, 1993 | Olej/płótno | $3,811 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2021 |
| 5 | Pieśń wody i słońca, 1992 | Olej/płótno | $3,453 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | Martwa natura, 1949 | Olej/płótno | $3,278 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | Silver Sunset, 1993 | Olej/płótno | $3,116 | DESA Unicum | Jul 2022 |
| 8 | Msza h-Moll III, 1981 | Akwarela, ołówek/papier | $954 | DESA Unicum | May 2020 |
| 9 | Snopy, 1991 | Akwarela, kredka/papier | $840 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2021 |
| 10 | Snopy, 1991 | Akwarela, kredka, akwarela, kredka/papier, papier | $829 | DESA Unicum | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $3,811 |
| Prints | 5 | $663 |
| Other | 9 | $514 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $835 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $218 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 41 results from 1 houses · How we compute these figures
Janina Kraupe is an artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $615. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Janina Kraupe sold in 2026 for $829, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Janina Kraupe on OpeningBid →What is a Janina Kraupe work worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Janina Kraupe work is $615.
The median Janina Kraupe print sells for $365 across 19 lots.
The median Janina Kraupe painting sells for $3,453 across 11 lots.
The median Janina Kraupe work on paper sells for $698 across 10 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 | 34 | $365† | $687 | 55.9% | 2026-01-29 |
| Paintings | 20 | $3,453† | $12,979 | 55% | 2025-05-22 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $698† | $954 | 62.5% | 2026-05-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,088 | $12,979 | — | 2025-05-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Janina Kraupe's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (34 lots) median $365 with 55.9% sell-through. Paintings (20 lots) median $3,453, record $12,979. A typical Janina Kraupe painting sells for around 9.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $5,088.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $171–$284† | $188† | $536† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $347–$591† | $522† | $687 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $3,007–$3,584† | $3,365† | $5,088 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $682–$829† | $700† | $954 |
† 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 | 2025 | $12,979 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $5,088 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $954 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $840 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $687 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $663 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Janina Kraupe worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Janina Kraupe work is $615. The median Janina Kraupe print sells for $365 across 19 lots. The median Janina Kraupe painting sells for $3,453 across 11 lots. The median Janina Kraupe work on paper sells for $698 across 10 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Janina Kraupe print?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Janina Kraupe print is $365. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Janina Kraupe's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Janina Kraupe print is $687.
What is the average price of a Janina Kraupe painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Janina Kraupe painting is $3,453. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Janina Kraupe's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Janina Kraupe painting is $12,979.
What is the average price of a Janina Kraupe work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Janina Kraupe work on paper is $698. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Janina Kraupe's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Janina Kraupe work on paper is $954.
What is the average price of a medium Janina Kraupe print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Janina Kraupe print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $522, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Janina Kraupe's auction record?
Janina Kraupe's auction record is $12,979, set in 2025.
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