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# Krynicki NIKIFOR (1895–1968)

## What is Krynicki NIKIFOR’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 369 auction results for Krynicki NIKIFOR at 13 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,827 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,397–$4,202, n=123). The auction record is $34,189 for Łódź-ryba (2025, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Łódź-ryba | Akwarela, ołówek, gwasz/papier | $34,189 | DESA Unicum | Feb 2025 |
| 2 | Autoportret w czapce | Akwarela, gwasz/papier | $10,235 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Autoportret w czapce | Akwarela, gwasz/papier | $10,235 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Self-portrait with the Paschal Lamb, circa 1930 | Gwasz, akwarela, ołówek/papier | $7,292 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2020 |
| 5 | Widok na dworzec, 1935-37 | Akwarela/papier | $7,254 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2020 |
| 6 | Autoportret w czapce | Akwarela, gwasz/papier | $7,039 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2024 |
| 7 | Willa "Miła" w Krynicy Zdroju | Gwasz, olej, ołówek/tektura | $6,652 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | Willa w Krynicy, circa 1940 | Olej/tektura | $6,457 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2024 |
| 9 | Ensemble de trois oeuvres sur papier | Works on paper | $6,407 | Artcurial | Apr 2024 |
| 10 | Architektura fanstastyczna - erem | Akwarela, gwasz, ołówek/papier | $6,273 | DESA Unicum | May 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 53 | $3,730 |
| Other | 141 | $2,155 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $1,353 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 204 | $2,551 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 369 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Krynicki NIKIFOR is a Polish artist with 495 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $2,165. 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 Krynicki NIKIFOR sold in 2026 for $6,652, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Krynicki NIKIFOR work worth?

Across 355 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Krynicki NIKIFOR work is $2,165.

The median Krynicki NIKIFOR work on paper sells for $1,554 across 177 lots.

The median Krynicki NIKIFOR painting sells for $2,658 across 90 lots.

The median Krynicki NIKIFOR print sells for $2,815 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Krynicki NIKIFOR work on papers typically sell for $851–$2,900 (the middle half of 176 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Krynicki NIKIFOR paintings typically sell for $1,550–$4,424 (the middle half of 90 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $2,815† | $4,118† | — | 2024-02-12 |
| Paintings | 99 | $2,658† | $34,189 | 90.9% | 2026-09-02 |
| Works on Paper | 245 | $1,554†‡ | $8,472† | 72.2% | 2026-09-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $6,457† | $34,189 | — | 2026-09-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Krynicki NIKIFOR's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $2,815. Paintings (99 lots) median $2,658, record $34,189. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 19 lots) the median is $6,457.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 90 | $1,550–$4,424† | $2,658† | $34,189 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 176 | $851–$2,900†‡ | $1,544†‡ | $8,472† |

† 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 | 2025 | $34,189 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $8,472† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $7,413† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $7,254 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $4,118† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,815† |

† 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 Krynicki NIKIFOR worth?

Across 355 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Krynicki NIKIFOR work is $2,165. The median Krynicki NIKIFOR work on paper sells for $1,554 across 177 lots. The median Krynicki NIKIFOR painting sells for $2,658 across 90 lots. The median Krynicki NIKIFOR print sells for $2,815 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Krynicki NIKIFOR work on papers typically sell for $851–$2,900 (the middle half of 176 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Krynicki NIKIFOR paintings typically sell for $1,550–$4,424 (the middle half of 90 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 Krynicki NIKIFOR work on paper?

Based on 177 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Krynicki NIKIFOR work on paper is $1,554. 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 Krynicki NIKIFOR's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Krynicki NIKIFOR work on paper is $8,472. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,472 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Krynicki NIKIFOR painting?

Based on 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Krynicki NIKIFOR painting is $2,658. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Krynicki NIKIFOR's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Krynicki NIKIFOR painting is $34,189.

### What is the average price of a small Krynicki NIKIFOR work on paper?

Based on 176 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Krynicki NIKIFOR work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,544, 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 Krynicki NIKIFOR painting?

Based on 90 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Krynicki NIKIFOR painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,658, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Krynicki NIKIFOR's auction record?

Krynicki NIKIFOR's auction record is $34,189, set in 2025.

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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, “Krynicki NIKIFOR auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nikifor-krynicki-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.