> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/maria-michalowska · updated 2026-11-01

# Maria Michałowska (1925–2018)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 10 auction results for Maria Michałowska at 1 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $19,469 including buyer’s premium (middle half $15,244–$20,714, n=5). The auction record is $20,714 for Bez tytułu (2025, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bez tytułu, 1970 | Olej/płótno | $20,714 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2025 |
| 2 | Bez tytułu, 1970 | Olej/płótno | $20,714 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Andante, 1969 | Olej/płótno | $19,469 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | "ART (T)" z cyklu "Multiplikacje A, R, T", 1973 | Akryl/płótno | $15,244 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Uskrzydlony (Niesentymentalny motyl), 1963 | Olej/płótno | $12,653 | DESA Unicum | May 2025 |
| 6 | Obecność, 1975 | Odbitka żelatynowo-srebrowa, vintage print/karton, papier fotograficzny | $3,382 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2024 |
| 7 | Zbliżenia, 1972 | Odbitka żelatynowo-srebrowa, vintage print/papier barytowy, karton, karton | $3,271 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2020 |
| 8 | Przekształcenia XY/3, 1974 | Tusz/papier | $2,386 | DESA Unicum | May 2024 |
| 9 | Modlitwa, 1983 | Ołówek, tusz/papier | $1,796 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $19,469 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $12,653 |

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 Michałowska is a Polish artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $8,018. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Maria Michałowska sold in 2026 for $15,244, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Maria Michałowska work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maria Michałowska work is $8,018.

The median Maria Michałowska photograph sells for $3,271 across 3 lots.

The median Maria Michałowska painting sells for $17,357 across 4 lots.

The median Maria Michałowska work on paper sells for $1,916 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $17,357 | $20,714 | — | 2026-03-05 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,916† | $2,386 | — | 2024-05-21 |
| Photography | 7 | $3,271† | $3,382 | 42.9% | 2024-04-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $20,714 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $19,469 |
| Photography | 2024 | $3,382 |
| Photography | 2020 | $3,271 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,386 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,446† |

† 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 Michałowska worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maria Michałowska work is $8,018. The median Maria Michałowska photograph sells for $3,271 across 3 lots. The median Maria Michałowska painting sells for $17,357 across 4 lots. The median Maria Michałowska work on paper sells for $1,916 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Maria Michałowska's auction record is $20,714, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Maria Michałowska auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/maria-michalowska (updated 2026-11-01).

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.