Nikifor (1895–1968)
Nikifor is a Polish artist with 120 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $878. 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 Nikifor sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $885 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Nikifor on OpeningBid →What is a Nikifor work worth?
Across 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nikifor work is $878.
The median Nikifor work on paper sells for $749 across 77 lots.
The median Nikifor painting sells for $1,820 across 11 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Nikifor work on papers typically sell for $523–$1,762 (the middle half of 76 sold 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 | 17 | $1,820†‡ | $4,358† | 64.7% | 2026-02-19 |
| Works on Paper | 88 | $749†‡ | $6,055 | 87.5% | 2025-11-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $5,298† | $6,055 | — | 2024-10-01 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,008–$2,894†‡ | $1,820†‡ | $4,358† |
† 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) | 76 | $523–$1,762†‡ | $733†‡ | $6,055 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $6,055 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $5,752 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $4,358† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $4,135‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Nikifor worth?
Across 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nikifor work is $878. The median Nikifor work on paper sells for $749 across 77 lots. The median Nikifor painting sells for $1,820 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Nikifor work on papers typically sell for $523–$1,762 (the middle half of 76 sold 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 Nikifor work on paper?
Based on 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nikifor work on paper is $749. 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 Nikifor's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nikifor work on paper is $6,055.
What is the average price of a Nikifor painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nikifor painting is $1,820. 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 Nikifor's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nikifor painting is $4,358. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,358 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Nikifor work on paper?
Based on 76 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nikifor work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $733, 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 the average price of a small Nikifor painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nikifor painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,820, 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 Nikifor's auction record?
Nikifor's auction record is $6,055, set in 2024.
See the full Nikifor record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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