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# Magdalena Abakanowicz (1930–2017)

## What is Magdalena Abakanowicz’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 352 auction results for Magdalena Abakanowicz at 28 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $24,320 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,244–$103,570, n=77). The auction record is $3,465,060 for Tłum III (2021, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tłum III, 1989 | Tkanina jutowa, żywica | $3,465,060 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Tanzende, 2008 | Bronze, schwarz-braun patiniert | $591,697 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | Duży, 2010 | Drewno, juta, stal | $549,052 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2024 |
| 4 | Flock (12 Standing Figures, from 'Ragazzi' Cycle), 1990 | Burlap and resin | $480,500 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 5 | Magdalena Abakanowicz | "Figura Krocząca" z serii "Vancouver Ancestors", 2006 | Żeliwo | $351,538 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Figura Krocząca, 2006 | Żeliwo | $351,538 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Figura z otwartymi ramionami, 1984-1996 | Juta, żywica | $338,767 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | Tom III, 1996 | Żywica, tkanina jutowa, drewno | $311,074 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2024 |
| 9 | 21 Backs, 1982 | Burlap with resin | $304,800 | Phillips | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Dancing Figures, 2000 | Steel | $279,400 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 90 | $50,400 |
| Paintings | 10 | $42,798 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $9,987 |
| Other | 87 | $9,062 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 60 | $117,923 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 75 | $22,860 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 53 | $5,155 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 352 results from 28 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Magdalena Abakanowicz is a Polish artist with 443 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $12,304. 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 Magdalena Abakanowicz sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $70,935 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Magdalena Abakanowicz works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Magdalena Abakanowicz work worth?

Across 344 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Magdalena Abakanowicz work is $12,304.

The median Magdalena Abakanowicz sculpture sells for $43,750 across 140 lots.

The median Magdalena Abakanowicz work on paper sells for $5,200 across 110 lots.

The median Magdalena Abakanowicz print sells for $2,426 across 24 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Magdalena Abakanowicz work on papers typically sell for $3,609–$6,218 (the middle half of 68 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Magdalena Abakanowicz sculptures typically sell for $89,178–$225,224 (the middle half of 60 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 | 30 | $2,426†‡ | $9,043 | 80% | 2025-12-14 |
| Paintings | 7 | $51,814† | $90,484† | 85.7% | 2026-03-05 |
| Works on Paper | 152 | $5,200†‡ | $35,188† | 72.4% | 2026-06-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 154 | $43,750†‡ | $3.5M | 90.9% | 2026-09-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 67 | $159,866†‡ | $3.5M | — | 2026-10-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Magdalena Abakanowicz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (30 lots) median $2,426 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $51,814, record $90,484. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $90,484 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Magdalena Abakanowicz painting sells for around 21× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 67 lots) the median is $159,866.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $1,400–$4,527†‡ | $2,531†‡ | $9,043 |

† 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) | 6 | $40,031–$56,457† | $51,814† | $90,484† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 68 | $3,609–$6,218†‡ | $4,510†‡ | $15,410 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $5,785–$11,502† | $7,617† | $35,188† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $5,825–$10,577†‡ | $6,530†‡ | $38,349† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 50 | $21,614–$46,385†‡ | $29,000†‡ | $304,800 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 60 | $89,178–$225,224†‡ | $152,009†‡ | $3.5M |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $3.5M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $591,697 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $90,484† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $56,844 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $35,188† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $32,675† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $9,043 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $8,416 |

† 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 Magdalena Abakanowicz worth?

Across 344 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Magdalena Abakanowicz work is $12,304. The median Magdalena Abakanowicz sculpture sells for $43,750 across 140 lots. The median Magdalena Abakanowicz work on paper sells for $5,200 across 110 lots. The median Magdalena Abakanowicz print sells for $2,426 across 24 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Magdalena Abakanowicz work on papers typically sell for $3,609–$6,218 (the middle half of 68 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Magdalena Abakanowicz sculptures typically sell for $89,178–$225,224 (the middle half of 60 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 Magdalena Abakanowicz sculpture?

Based on 140 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Magdalena Abakanowicz sculpture is $43,750. 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 Magdalena Abakanowicz's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Magdalena Abakanowicz sculpture is $3,465,060.

### What is the average price of a Magdalena Abakanowicz work on paper?

Based on 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Magdalena Abakanowicz work on paper is $5,200. 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 Magdalena Abakanowicz's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Magdalena Abakanowicz work on paper is $35,188. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $35,188 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Magdalena Abakanowicz print?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Magdalena Abakanowicz print is $2,426. 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 Magdalena Abakanowicz's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Magdalena Abakanowicz print is $9,043.

### What is the average price of a small Magdalena Abakanowicz work on paper?

Based on 68 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Magdalena Abakanowicz work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,510, 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 Magdalena Abakanowicz sculpture?

Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Magdalena Abakanowicz sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $152,009, 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 Magdalena Abakanowicz's auction record?

Magdalena Abakanowicz's auction record is $3,465,060, 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.

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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.