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# Marian Mokwa (1889–1987)

## What is Marian Mokwa’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Marian Mokwa at 4 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,659 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,164–$10,251, n=7). The auction record is $13,241 for Bitwa pod Oliwą (2026, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bitwa pod Oliwą, circa 1970 | Olej/płótno | $13,241 | DESA Unicum | Feb 2026 |
| 2 | Na Helu | Olej/płyta pilśniowa | $12,022 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Port Wojenny Oksywie, 1960s | Olej/płótno | $10,255 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Dar Pomorza, circa 1960 | Olej/płótno | $10,247 | DESA Unicum | Aug 2025 |
| 5 | Niszczyciel ORP Błyskawica, circa 1950 | Olej/płyta pilśniowa | $9,659 | DESA Unicum | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Niszczyciel ORP Błyskawica, circa 1950 | Olej/płyta pilśniowa | $9,659 | DESA Unicum | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Chaty rybackie | Olej/płótno | $7,232 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2021 |
| 8 | Tatry (Zakopane), 1932 | Akwarela/papier | $6,670 | DESA Unicum | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | Port rybacki w Helu, circa 1948 | Olej/płótno | $6,517 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2025 |
| 10 | Plaża w Orłowie | Olej/płótno | $5,259 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $9,659 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $10,247 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Marian Mokwa is a Polish artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $2,873. 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 Marian Mokwa sold in 2026 for $6,670, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Marian Mokwa work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marian Mokwa work is $2,873.

The median Marian Mokwa painting sells for $3,571 across 20 lots.

The median Marian Mokwa work on paper sells for $1,645 across 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $3,571†‡ | $13,241 | 76.9% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $1,645†‡ | $6,670 | — | 2026-02-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $2,152–$5,259†‡ | $2,879†‡ | $10,255 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $9,659–$12,022 | $10,247 | $13,241 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $939–$2,682†‡ | $1,645†‡ | $6,670 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $13,241 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $12,022 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $6,670 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,720† |

† 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 Marian Mokwa worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marian Mokwa work is $2,873. The median Marian Mokwa painting sells for $3,571 across 20 lots. The median Marian Mokwa work on paper sells for $1,645 across 9 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 Marian Mokwa painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marian Mokwa painting is $3,571. 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 Marian Mokwa's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marian Mokwa painting is $13,241.

### What is the average price of a medium Marian Mokwa painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Marian Mokwa painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,879, 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 Marian Mokwa's auction record?

Marian Mokwa's auction record is $13,241, set in 2026.

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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, “Marian Mokwa auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marian-mokwa-2 (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.