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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.

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#WorkMediumPriceHouseSold
1Marian Michalik | Martwa natura z cebulami, 1992Olej/płótno$8,372DESA UnicumApr 2025
2Martwa natura z cebulami, 1992Olej/płótno$8,372DESA UnicumApr 2025
3Martwa natura z czaszkąPastel/papier$3,255DESA UnicumAug 2021
4PejzażPastel/papier$1,882DESA UnicumFeb 2022
5Pejzaż, 1990Pastel/papier$1,369DESA UnicumMay 2026
6Pejzaż zimowy, 1986Pastel/papier$1,272DESA UnicumDec 2024
7Marian Michalik | Pejzaż , 1990Pastel/papier$1,224DESA UnicumApr 2025
8Pejzaż, 1990Pastel/papier$1,224DESA UnicumApr 2025
9Pumpkin field, 1987Pastel/papier$1,189DESA UnicumOct 2025
10Pejzaż, 1990Pastel/karton$1,090DESA UnicumDec 2020
Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)
MediumSalesMedian
Works on paper11$1,224
Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)
SizeSalesMedian
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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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

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Paintings16$5,073†$8,37287.5%2025-10-19
Works on Paper49$1,042†$4,180†46.9%2026-05-27

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Price by size

Paintings

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
medium (50–120 cm)13$4,056–$6,515†$5,022†$8,372

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Works on Paper

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
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

MediumYearPrice
Paintings2025$8,372
Paintings2021$8,150†
Works on Paper2021$4,180†
Works on Paper2021$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.

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