Jiri Kolar (1914–2002)
Jiri Kolar is a Czech artist with 264 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,673. 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 Jiri Kolar sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $4,941 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 139 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jiri Kolar work is $1,673.
The median Jiri Kolar work on paper sells for $1,604 across 84 lots.
The median Jiri Kolar print sells for $584 across 13 lots.
The median Jiri Kolar sculpture sells for $1,780 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jiri Kolar work on papers typically sell for $746–$2,218 (the middle half of 50 sold 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 | 13 | $584†‡ | $17,620 | — | 2026-07-01 |
| Works on Paper | 92 | $1,604†‡ | $147,410 | 91.3% | 2026-06-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $1,780 | $1,780 | 50% | 2022-05-13 |
| Photography | 3 | $8,504 | $15,755 | 66.7% | 2023-12-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $20,803† | $147,410 | — | 2011-05-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $289–$1,489†‡ | $556†‡ | $5,286 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 50 | $746–$2,218†‡ | $1,224†‡ | $11,940 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $2,500–$18,750†‡ | $5,286†‡ | $102,548 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $147,410 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $102,548 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $17,620 |
| Photography | 2010 | $15,755 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $6,634 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $1,780 |
| Photography | 2023 | $1,254 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jiri Kolar worth?
Across 139 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jiri Kolar work is $1,673. The median Jiri Kolar work on paper sells for $1,604 across 84 lots. The median Jiri Kolar print sells for $584 across 13 lots. The median Jiri Kolar sculpture sells for $1,780 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jiri Kolar work on papers typically sell for $746–$2,218 (the middle half of 50 sold 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 the average price of a Jiri Kolar work on paper?
Based on 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jiri Kolar work on paper is $1,604. 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 Jiri Kolar's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jiri Kolar work on paper is $147,410.
What is the average price of a Jiri Kolar print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jiri Kolar print is $584. 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 Jiri Kolar's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jiri Kolar print is $17,620.
What is the average price of a small Jiri Kolar work on paper?
Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jiri Kolar work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,224, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a medium Jiri Kolar work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jiri Kolar work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,286, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Jiri Kolar's auction record?
Jiri Kolar's auction record is $102,548, set in 2009.
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