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# Ota Janeček (1919–1996)

Ota Janeček is a Czech artist with 112 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $9,000. 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 Ota Janeček is recorded as sold in 2026 for $10,550; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**6 Ota Janeček works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Ota Janeček work worth?

Across 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ota Janeček work is $9,000.

The median Ota Janeček painting sells for $11,129 across 59 lots.

The median Ota Janeček work on paper sells for $11,135 across 3 lots.

The median Ota Janeček sculpture sells for $1,794 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ota Janeček paintings typically sell for $7,688–$16,777 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Ota Janeček paintings typically sell for $7,111–$13,289 (the middle half of 20 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 | 2 | $2,223† | $3,774† | — | 2026-04-28 |
| Paintings | 60 | $11,129†‡ | $53,998‡ | — | 2025-11-30 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $11,135†‡ | $56,152‡ | — | 2026-10-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $1,794 | $1,876 | 66.7% | 2016-06-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $53,998‡ | $62,339‡ | — | 2026-05-31 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Ota Janeček's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $2,223. Paintings (60 lots) median $11,129, record $53,998. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Ota Janeček painting sells for around 5.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $53,998.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $7,111–$13,289‡ | $8,908‡ | $31,158‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $7,688–$16,777†‡ | $10,981†‡ | $31,095‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $20,515–$50,042‡ | $35,615‡ | $53,998‡ |

† 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 | 2019 | $56,152‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $53,998‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $52,623‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $11,135 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $3,774† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $1,876 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $1,713 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $672 |

† 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Ota Janeček worth?

Across 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ota Janeček work is $9,000. The median Ota Janeček painting sells for $11,129 across 59 lots. The median Ota Janeček work on paper sells for $11,135 across 3 lots. The median Ota Janeček sculpture sells for $1,794 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ota Janeček paintings typically sell for $7,688–$16,777 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Ota Janeček paintings typically sell for $7,111–$13,289 (the middle half of 20 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 Ota Janeček painting?

Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ota Janeček painting is $11,129. 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 Ota Janeček's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ota Janeček painting is $53,998. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Ota Janeček painting?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ota Janeček painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,981, 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 Ota Janeček painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ota Janeček painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,908, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ota Janeček's auction record?

Ota Janeček's auction record is $62,339, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ota Janeček auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ota-janecek (updated 2026-11-02).

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.