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# Jarosław Modzelewski (b. 1955)

## What is Jarosław Modzelewski’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 101 auction results for Jarosław Modzelewski at 1 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,316 including buyer’s premium (middle half $814–$32,564, n=24). The auction record is $46,388 for Dwie froterki (2020, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dwie froterki, 1993 | Olej/płótno | $46,388 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2020 |
| 2 | System nawigacyjny, 1991 | Olej/płótno | $43,768 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Słodki zapach, 1987 | Olej/płótno, 180 x 140 cm | $41,093 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Słodki zapach, 1987 | Olej/płótno,  180 x 140 cm | $41,093 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Podwieszenie worka z lodem, 1992 | Olej/płótno | $38,463 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | Niosący belkę, 1992 | Olej/płótno | $35,258 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2025 |
| 7 | Lasek, 2009 | Tempera żółtkowa/płótno | $34,305 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Oświetlenie pieska, 1991-1993 | Olej/płótno | $33,898 | DESA Unicum | May 2021 |
| 9 | Zabawy na balkonie, inny wieczór, 2005 | Tempera żółtkowa/płótno | $32,934 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2021 |
| 10 | Przed szopą, kwiecień, 2005 | Tempera żółtkowa/płótno | $31,984 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $21,070 |
| Prints | 5 | $1,486 |
| Other | 20 | $718 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $25,984 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $2,228 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $772 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 101 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jarosław Modzelewski is a Polish artist with 138 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $6,015. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Jarosław Modzelewski sold in 2026 for $31,984, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jarosław Modzelewski work worth?

Across 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jarosław Modzelewski work is $6,015.

The median Jarosław Modzelewski painting sells for $16,345 across 52 lots.

The median Jarosław Modzelewski work on paper sells for $802 across 27 lots.

The median Jarosław Modzelewski print sells for $375 across 11 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Jarosław Modzelewski paintings typically sell for $14,717–$31,984 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Jarosław Modzelewski work on papers typically sell for $573–$964 (the middle half of 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 14 | $375† | $799 | 78.6% | 2025-01-23 |
| Paintings | 80 | $16,345† | $46,388 | 65% | 2026-03-26 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $802† | $5,123 | 90% | 2026-02-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $43,355† | $46,388 | — | 2026-03-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Jarosław Modzelewski's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $375 with 78.6% sell-through. Paintings (80 lots) median $16,345, record $46,388. A typical Jarosław Modzelewski painting sells for around 44× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $43,355.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $189–$275† | $242† | $375† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $540–$589† | $547† | $799 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $4,420–$9,407† | $6,629† | $13,017 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 41 | $14,717–$31,984† | $19,078† | $46,388 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $573–$964† | $752† | $5,123 |

† 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 | 2020 | $46,388 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $45,116† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $5,123 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,720† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $799 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $589† |

† 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 Jarosław Modzelewski worth?

Across 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jarosław Modzelewski work is $6,015. The median Jarosław Modzelewski painting sells for $16,345 across 52 lots. The median Jarosław Modzelewski work on paper sells for $802 across 27 lots. The median Jarosław Modzelewski print sells for $375 across 11 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Jarosław Modzelewski paintings typically sell for $14,717–$31,984 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Jarosław Modzelewski work on papers typically sell for $573–$964 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Jarosław Modzelewski painting?

Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jarosław Modzelewski painting is $16,345. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jarosław Modzelewski's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jarosław Modzelewski painting is $46,388.

### What is the average price of a Jarosław Modzelewski work on paper?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jarosław Modzelewski work on paper is $802. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jarosław Modzelewski's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jarosław Modzelewski work on paper is $5,123.

### What is the average price of a Jarosław Modzelewski print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jarosław Modzelewski print is $375. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jarosław Modzelewski's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jarosław Modzelewski print is $799.

### What is the average price of a large Jarosław Modzelewski painting?

Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Jarosław Modzelewski painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $19,078, 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 small Jarosław Modzelewski work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jarosław Modzelewski work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $752, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jarosław Modzelewski's auction record?

Jarosław Modzelewski's auction record is $46,388, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jarosław Modzelewski auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jaroslaw-modzelewski (updated 2026-11-03).

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.