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# Jirí Kolár (1914–2002)

Jirí Kolár is a Czech artist with 226 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,296. 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 Jirí Kolár sold in 2024 for $10,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jirí Kolár work worth?

Across 150 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jirí Kolár work is $1,296.

The median Jirí Kolár work on paper sells for $1,708 across 76 lots.

The median Jirí Kolár print sells for $384 across 37 lots.

The median Jirí Kolár sculpture sells for $1,625 across 4 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Jirí Kolár work on papers typically sell for $747–$2,200 (the middle half of 53 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Jirí Kolár prints typically sell for $137–$495 (the middle half of 23 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 | 54 | $384†‡ | $10,750 | 68.5% | 2026-06-06 |
| Paintings | 1 | $2,530 | $2,530 | — | 2020-12-15 |
| Works on Paper | 120 | $1,708†‡ | $24,088 | 63.3% | 2026-06-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $1,625‡ | $10,595 | — | 2020-12-09 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $10,673† | $24,088 | — | 2024-12-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Jirí Kolár's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (54 lots) median $384 with 68.5% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $2,530, record $2,530. A typical Jirí Kolár painting sells for around 6.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $10,673.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $350–$1,487‡ | $684‡ | $2,290‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $137–$495†‡ | $223†‡ | $10,750 |

† 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) | 53 | $747–$2,200†‡ | $1,460†‡ | $24,088 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $2,853–$7,016†‡ | $4,854†‡ | $12,500 |

† 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 | 2021 | $24,088 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $12,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $10,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $10,595 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $2,530 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $2,290‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $2,290‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Jirí Kolár worth?

Across 150 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jirí Kolár work is $1,296. The median Jirí Kolár work on paper sells for $1,708 across 76 lots. The median Jirí Kolár print sells for $384 across 37 lots. The median Jirí Kolár sculpture sells for $1,625 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jirí Kolár work on papers typically sell for $747–$2,200 (the middle half of 53 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Jirí Kolár prints typically sell for $137–$495 (the middle half of 23 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 Jirí Kolár work on paper?

Based on 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jirí Kolár work on paper is $1,708. 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 Jirí Kolár's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jirí Kolár work on paper is $24,088.

### What is the average price of a Jirí Kolár print?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jirí Kolár print is $384. 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 Jirí Kolár's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jirí Kolár print is $10,750.

### What is the average price of a small Jirí Kolár work on paper?

Based on 53 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jirí Kolár work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,460, 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 Jirí Kolár print?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jirí Kolár print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $223, 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 Jirí Kolár's auction record?

Jirí Kolár's auction record is $24,088, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jirí Kolár auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jiri-kolar (updated 2026-11-02).

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.