Marian Michalik (1947–1997)
What is Marian Michalik’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 40 auction results for Marian Michalik at 3 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,248 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,215–$3,120, n=8). The auction record is $8,372 for Marian Michalik | Martwa natura z cebulami, 1992 (2025, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marian Michalik | Martwa natura z cebulami, 1992 | Olej/płótno | $8,372 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | Martwa natura z cebulami, 1992 | Olej/płótno | $8,372 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | Martwa natura z czaszką | Pastel/papier | $3,255 | DESA Unicum | Aug 2021 |
| 4 | Pejzaż | Pastel/papier | $1,882 | DESA Unicum | Feb 2022 |
| 5 | Pejzaż, 1990 | Pastel/papier | $1,369 | DESA Unicum | May 2026 |
| 6 | Pejzaż zimowy, 1986 | Pastel/papier | $1,272 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | Marian Michalik | Pejzaż , 1990 | Pastel/papier | $1,224 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | Pejzaż, 1990 | Pastel/papier | $1,224 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2025 |
| 9 | Pumpkin field, 1987 | Pastel/papier | $1,189 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | Pejzaż, 1990 | Pastel/karton | $1,090 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 11 | $1,224 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $1,272 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 40 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Marian Michalik is a Polish artist with 90 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $1,569. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Marian Michalik sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $6,515 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Marian Michalik on OpeningBid →What is a Marian Michalik work worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marian Michalik work is $1,569.
The median Marian Michalik work on paper sells for $1,042 across 23 lots.
The median Marian Michalik painting sells for $5,073 across 14 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 | 16 | $5,073† | $8,372 | 87.5% | 2025-10-19 |
| Works on Paper | 49 | $1,042† | $4,180† | 46.9% | 2026-05-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $4,056–$6,515† | $5,022† | $8,372 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $507–$1,000† | $713† | $1,189 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $885–$1,768† | $1,079† | $4,180† |
† 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 | 2025 | $8,372 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $8,150† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,180† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,255 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Marian Michalik worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marian Michalik work is $1,569. The median Marian Michalik work on paper sells for $1,042 across 23 lots. The median Marian Michalik painting sells for $5,073 across 14 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Marian Michalik work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marian Michalik work on paper is $1,042. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Marian Michalik's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marian Michalik work on paper is $4,180. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,180 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Marian Michalik painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marian Michalik painting is $5,073. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Marian Michalik's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marian Michalik painting is $8,372.
What is the average price of a medium Marian Michalik work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Marian Michalik work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,079, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Marian Michalik painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Marian Michalik painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,022, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Marian Michalik's auction record?
Marian Michalik's auction record is $8,372, set in 2025.
See the full Marian Michalik record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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