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# 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.

**3 Jiri Kolar works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Jiri Kolar work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jiri Kolar 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.