Janosch (b. 1931)
Janosch is a Polish artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $415. 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 Janosch is recorded as sold in 2026 for $460; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Janosch work is $415.
The median Janosch print sells for $430 across 3 lots.
The median Janosch work on paper sells for $817 across 3 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 | 7 | $430†‡ | $518 | 42.9% | 2021-12-21 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $817‡ | $849‡ | — | 2021-12-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,321‡ | $5,228‡ | — | 2025-11-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $849‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $817‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $430‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $167† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Janosch worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Janosch work is $415. The median Janosch print sells for $430 across 3 lots. The median Janosch work on paper sells for $817 across 3 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 Janosch's auction record?
Janosch's auction record is $5,228, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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