> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marta-szarek-michalak-2 · updated 2026-11-01

# Marta Szarek-Michalak (b. 1979)

## What is Marta Szarek-Michalak’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 48 auction results for Marta Szarek-Michalak at 2 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $420 including buyer’s premium (middle half $384–$533, n=10). The auction record is $953 for Fairy Tale II...The Musician (2025, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairy Tale II...The Musician, 2025 | Akryl/płótno | $953 | DESA Unicum | Aug 2025 |
| 2 | Za kulisami, 2024 | Akryl/płótno | $692 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2024 |
| 3 | Carnival, 2025 | Akryl/płótno | $635 | DESA Unicum | Feb 2026 |
| 4 | Dust, 2022 | Akryl/płótno | $581 | DESA Unicum | May 2022 |
| 5 | Cat zone, 2024 | Akryl/płótno | $538 | DESA Unicum | Jan 2025 |
| 6 | Akt, 2024 | Akryl/płótno | $517 | DESA Unicum | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | SR-72, 2024 | Akryl/płótno | $504 | DESA Unicum | Aug 2024 |
| 8 | Medytacja, 2025 | Akryl/płótno | $429 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2025 |
| 9 | Wzloty i odloty, 2025 | Akryl/płótno | $411 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | Bajka I. ...i Małgosia, 2025 | Akryl/płótno | $404 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $404 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $407 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 48 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Marta Szarek-Michalak is an artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $338. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Marta Szarek-Michalak sold in 2026 for $635, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Marta Szarek-Michalak work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marta Szarek-Michalak work is $338.

The median Marta Szarek-Michalak painting sells for $393 across 48 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Marta Szarek-Michalak paintings typically sell for $295–$608 (the middle half of 47 sold 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 | 52 | $393† | $1,130† | 92.3% | 2026-02-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,127† | $1,130† | — | 2022-04-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 47 | $295–$608† | $400† | $1,130† |

† 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 | 2020 | $1,130† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,127† |

† 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 Marta Szarek-Michalak worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marta Szarek-Michalak work is $338. The median Marta Szarek-Michalak painting sells for $393 across 48 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Marta Szarek-Michalak paintings typically sell for $295–$608 (the middle half of 47 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Marta Szarek-Michalak painting?

Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marta Szarek-Michalak painting is $393. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Marta Szarek-Michalak's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marta Szarek-Michalak painting is $1,130. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,130 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Marta Szarek-Michalak painting?

Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Marta Szarek-Michalak painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Marta Szarek-Michalak's auction record?

Marta Szarek-Michalak's auction record is $1,130, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,130 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Marta Szarek-Michalak auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marta-szarek-michalak-2 (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.