> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ludwig-klimek · updated 2026-11-03

# KLIMEK, LUDWIG (1912–1992)

KLIMEK, LUDWIG is a Polish artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $765. 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 KLIMEK, LUDWIG sold in 2026 for $765, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 KLIMEK, LUDWIG works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

- [KLIMEK, LUDWIG on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ludwig-klimek?ref=kg:ludwig-klimek) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a KLIMEK, LUDWIG work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a KLIMEK, LUDWIG work is $765.

The median KLIMEK, LUDWIG painting sells for $849 across 16 lots.

The median KLIMEK, LUDWIG work on paper sells for $328 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $849†‡ | $3,218 | 94.1% | 2026-06-15 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $328†‡ | $568† | 62.5% | 2019-01-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $667–$1,032†‡ | $848†‡ | $3,218 |

† 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) | 5 | $110–$509†‡ | $328†‡ | $568† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1992 | $3,218 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $1,754 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $568† |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $509 |

† 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 KLIMEK, LUDWIG worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a KLIMEK, LUDWIG work is $765. The median KLIMEK, LUDWIG painting sells for $849 across 16 lots. The median KLIMEK, LUDWIG work on paper sells for $328 across 5 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 KLIMEK, LUDWIG painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a KLIMEK, LUDWIG painting is $849. 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 KLIMEK, LUDWIG's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a KLIMEK, LUDWIG painting is $3,218.

### What is the average price of a medium KLIMEK, LUDWIG painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium KLIMEK, LUDWIG painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $848, 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 KLIMEK, LUDWIG's auction record?

KLIMEK, LUDWIG's auction record is $3,218, set in 1992.

---

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “KLIMEK, LUDWIG auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ludwig-klimek (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.