Paul Resika (b. 1928)
Paul Resika is an American artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $3,525. 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 Paul Resika is recorded as sold in 2026 for $26,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Resika on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Resika work worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Resika work is $3,525.
The median Paul Resika painting sells for $4,608 across 13 lots.
The median Paul Resika work on paper sells for $1,403 across 4 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 | 16 | $4,608†‡ | $10,160 | 81.3% | 2025-08-13 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,403‡ | $2,000‡ | — | 2025-08-13 |
† 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) | 7 | $3,525–$7,500†‡ | $4,620†‡ | $10,160 |
† 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 | 2024 | $10,160 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,000‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,750 |
‡ 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 Paul Resika worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Resika work is $3,525. The median Paul Resika painting sells for $4,608 across 13 lots. The median Paul Resika work on paper sells for $1,403 across 4 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 Paul Resika painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Resika painting is $4,608. 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 Paul Resika's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Resika painting is $10,160.
What is Paul Resika's auction record?
Paul Resika's auction record is $26,000, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Paul Resika record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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