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# Janusz Orbitowski (1940–2017)

## What is Janusz Orbitowski’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Janusz Orbitowski at 2 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $16,261 including buyer’s premium (middle half $13,628–$22,019, n=5). The auction record is $32,318 for 8/76 (2025, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8/76, 1976 | Akryl, relief/deska | $32,318 | DESA Unicum | Aug 2025 |
| 2 | 8/76, 1976 | Akryl, relief/deska, relief | $25,585 | DESA Unicum | Aug 2023 |
| 3 | Bez tytułu 6/87, 1987 | Akryl, relief/deska, drewno, płyta pilśniowa | $22,019 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Ślady 5/97, 1997 | Akryl/płótno naklejone na płytę | $16,261 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | 6/88, 1988 | Akryl, relief/płyta pilśniowa, tektura | $14,405 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2024 |
| 6 | 2/92, 1992 | Akryl, sznurek/płótno | $13,877 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | 10/09, 2009 | Akryl, relief/drewno, płótno | $13,628 | DESA Unicum | May 2026 |
| 8 | Composition 10/72 (Kompozycja 10/72), 1972 | Reliefs by gluing square or rectangular pieces in layers | $11,105 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 9 | Bez tytułu | Akryl, relief/płyta | $10,291 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | 23/02, 2002 | Akryl, relief/płyta | $9,690 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 12 | $13,753 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $12,367 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Janusz Orbitowski is a Polish artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $11,105. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Janusz Orbitowski sold in 2026 for $13,628, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Janusz Orbitowski work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Janusz Orbitowski work is $11,105.

The median Janusz Orbitowski sculpture sells for $13,273 across 18 lots.

The median Janusz Orbitowski painting sells for $3,890 across 3 lots.

The median Janusz Orbitowski work on paper sells for $1,944 across 1 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 | 5 | $3,890† | $6,230† | 60% | 2022-11-24 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,944 | $1,944 | 50% | 2024-09-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 29 | $13,273† | $32,318 | 62.1% | 2026-05-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $10,259–$15,333† | $12,939† | $32,318 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $32,318 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $25,585 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $6,230† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $3,890 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,944 |

† 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 Janusz Orbitowski worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Janusz Orbitowski work is $11,105. The median Janusz Orbitowski sculpture sells for $13,273 across 18 lots. The median Janusz Orbitowski painting sells for $3,890 across 3 lots. The median Janusz Orbitowski work on paper sells for $1,944 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Janusz Orbitowski sculpture?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Janusz Orbitowski sculpture is $13,273. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Janusz Orbitowski's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Janusz Orbitowski sculpture is $32,318.

### What is the average price of a medium Janusz Orbitowski sculpture?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Janusz Orbitowski sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,939, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Janusz Orbitowski's auction record?

Janusz Orbitowski's auction record is $32,318, 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.