Julian Stanczak (1928–2017)
What is Julian Stanczak’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 179 auction results for Julian Stanczak at 23 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,080 including buyer’s premium (middle half $650–$1,397, n=49). The auction record is $100,800 for Water (2020, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water, 1962 | Acrylic on canvas | $100,800 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Walking Shadows, 1962 | Tempera | $93,750 | Rago Arts | Nov 2016 |
| 3 | Sway in warm light, 1998 | Acrylic paint | $90,855 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Fragments of Shadow, 1966 | Acrylic paint | $87,500 | Wright | Apr 2017 |
| 5 | Forest undetected, 1967 | Acrylic paint | $85,800 | Christie's | Jul 2014 |
| 6 | Unishape, 1970 | Acrylic paint | $81,250 | Wright | Apr 2017 |
| 7 | Study for "Ephemeral Grouping" #4, 1968 | Acrylic on canvas | $68,750 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 8 | Indistinct Images, 1966 | Acrylic paint | $62,500 | Rago Arts | Sep 2022 |
| 9 | Indistinct Images, 1966 | Acrylic on canvas | $62,500 | Wright | Sep 2022 |
| 10 | Quadrilateral Interlock | Acrylic on canvas | $59,375 | Sotheby's | Sep 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 57 | $35,000 |
| Other | 5 | $8,890 |
| Prints | 94 | $979 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 31 | $47,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $8,270 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 106 | $1,110 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 179 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures
Julian Stanczak is an American artist with 215 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,216. 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 Julian Stanczak sold in 2026 for $51,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 176 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Julian Stanczak work is $1,216.
The median Julian Stanczak print sells for $953 across 106 lots.
The median Julian Stanczak painting sells for $35,000 across 55 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Julian Stanczak prints typically sell for $659–$1,216 (the middle half of 94 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Julian Stanczak paintings typically sell for $37,950–$64,062 (the middle half of 28 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 | 130 | $953†‡ | $3,750 | 81.5% | 2026-08-14 |
| Paintings | 59 | $35,000† | $100,800 | 93.2% | 2026-09-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $85,800 | $100,800 | — | 2022-09-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Julian Stanczak's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (130 lots) median $953 with 81.5% sell-through. Paintings (59 lots) median $35,000, record $100,800. A typical Julian Stanczak painting sells for around 37× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $85,800.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 94 | $659–$1,216†‡ | $1,008†‡ | $3,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $17,188–$33,625† | $26,403† | $37,800 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 28 | $37,950–$64,062 | $47,500 | $100,800 |
† 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 | $100,800 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $93,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $3,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,540 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Julian Stanczak worth?
Across 176 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Julian Stanczak work is $1,216. The median Julian Stanczak print sells for $953 across 106 lots. The median Julian Stanczak painting sells for $35,000 across 55 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Julian Stanczak prints typically sell for $659–$1,216 (the middle half of 94 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Julian Stanczak paintings typically sell for $37,950–$64,062 (the middle half of 28 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 Julian Stanczak print?
Based on 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Julian Stanczak print is $953. 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 Julian Stanczak's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Julian Stanczak print is $3,750.
What is the average price of a Julian Stanczak painting?
Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Julian Stanczak painting is $35,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Julian Stanczak's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Julian Stanczak painting is $100,800.
What is the average price of a medium Julian Stanczak print?
Based on 94 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Julian Stanczak print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,008, 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 large Julian Stanczak painting?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Julian Stanczak painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $47,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Julian Stanczak's auction record?
Julian Stanczak's auction record is $100,800, set in 2020.
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