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# Maria Jarema (1908–1958)

## What is Maria Jarema’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 10 auction results for Maria Jarema at 1 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $133,691 including buyer’s premium (middle half $124,284–$293,695, n=6). The auction record is $453,941 for Formy (2025, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rybak, 1948 | Gwasz, pastel/papier | $143,098 | DESA Unicum | May 2026 |
| 2 | Postacie, circa 1957 | Monotype on thin paper reinforced with canvas | $124,284 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Postacie, circa 1957 | Monotype on thin paper reinforced with canvas | $124,284 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Maria Jarema | Dwie głowy, 1955 | Monotypia, gwasz/papier | $100,026 | DESA Unicum | Aug 2026 |
| 5 | Figura, 1956 | Brąz patynowany | $20,442 | DESA Unicum | Aug 2024 |
| 6 | Bukiet kwiatów | Gwasz/papier | $3,043 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2021 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Formy, 1957 | Monotypia, tempera/karton naklejony na płótno | $453,941 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Kompozycja, 1955 | Monotypia, tempera/karton naklejony na płótno | $343,895 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Kompozycja, 1955 | Monotypia, tempera/papier naklejony na płótno | $205,434 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2020 |


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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $174,266 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 10 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Maria Jarema is a Polish artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $124,284. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Maria Jarema sold in 2026 for $143,098, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Maria Jarema work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maria Jarema work is $124,284.

The median Maria Jarema print sells for $274,665 across 4 lots.

The median Maria Jarema sculpture sells for $19,712 across 2 lots.

The median Maria Jarema work on paper sells for $73,071 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $274,665 | $453,941 | 50% | 2025-12-04 |
| Paintings | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $73,071 | $143,098 | 66.7% | 2026-05-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $19,712† | $20,442 | 50% | 2024-08-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $143,098 | $453,941 | — | 2026-08-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $453,941 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $343,895 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $143,098 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $20,442 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $18,981† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,043 |

† 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 Maria Jarema worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maria Jarema work is $124,284. The median Maria Jarema print sells for $274,665 across 4 lots. The median Maria Jarema sculpture sells for $19,712 across 2 lots. The median Maria Jarema work on paper sells for $73,071 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Maria Jarema's auction record?

Maria Jarema's auction record is $453,941, set in 2025.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Maria Jarema auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/maria-jarema (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.