Paweł Kowalewski (b. 1958)
What is Paweł Kowalewski’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 51 auction results for Paweł Kowalewski at 1 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,318 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,639–$24,226, n=8). The auction record is $141,428 for Dlaczego jest raczej coś niż nic (2021, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dlaczego jest raczej coś niż nic, 2021 | Non-fungible token | $141,428 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Gdzie powiesić Matkę Boską?, 1988-1989 | Olej/płótno | $54,893 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2024 |
| 3 | Trzy leniwe psy, 1987 | Olej/płótno | $32,699 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2022 |
| 4 | ...Nim kur zapieje, trzykroć się mnie zaprzesz Piotrze, 1983 | Olej/płótno | $28,236 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2024 |
| 5 | Zaufaj Panu i czyń dobrze, 1985 | Tempera/papier | $24,529 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2020 |
| 6 | Hiszpańska szkoła jazdy, 1985 | Tempera/papier | $24,226 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Paweł Kowalewski | "Hiszpańska szkoła jazdy", 1985 | Tempera/papier | $24,226 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Oto jam twój mąż i oswobodziciel, 1986 | Tempera/papier naklejony na płótno | $23,255 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Dziwna przyjaźń w szwabskich Alpach, 1988 | Olej/płótno | $21,463 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2020 |
| 10 | Och ty owłosiona łapko, 1982 | Olej/płótno | $19,930 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $23,740 |
| Other | 10 | $3,097 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $21,463 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $2,688 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,491 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 51 results from 1 houses · How we compute these figures
Paweł Kowalewski is a Polish artist with 66 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $11,694. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Paweł Kowalewski sold in 2025 for $12,180, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paweł Kowalewski work is $11,694.
The median Paweł Kowalewski painting sells for $18,229 across 25 lots.
The median Paweł Kowalewski work on paper sells for $2,787 across 14 lots.
The median Paweł Kowalewski print sells for $611 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $611† | $12,010 | 77.8% | 2026-03-27 |
| Paintings | 34 | $18,229† | $54,893 | 73.5% | 2024-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $2,787† | $13,464† | 66.7% | 2026-02-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $11,120† | $12,180 | 66.7% | 2025-03-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $54,893† | $141,428 | — | 2024-12-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paweł Kowalewski's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $611 with 77.8% sell-through. Paintings (34 lots) median $18,229, record $54,893. A typical Paweł Kowalewski painting sells for around 30× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $54,893.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $549–$715† | $601† | $2,688 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $11,145–$24,083† | $13,380† | $32,699 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $15,054–$24,641† | $22,190† | $54,893 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,581–$3,062† | $2,491† | $4,074† |
† 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 | 2024 | $54,893 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $50,303† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $13,464† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $13,397† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $12,180 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $12,010 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $10,061† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,688 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paweł Kowalewski worth?
Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paweł Kowalewski work is $11,694. The median Paweł Kowalewski painting sells for $18,229 across 25 lots. The median Paweł Kowalewski work on paper sells for $2,787 across 14 lots. The median Paweł Kowalewski print sells for $611 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Paweł Kowalewski painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paweł Kowalewski painting is $18,229. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Paweł Kowalewski's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paweł Kowalewski painting is $54,893.
What is the average price of a Paweł Kowalewski work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paweł Kowalewski work on paper is $2,787. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Paweł Kowalewski's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paweł Kowalewski work on paper is $13,464. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $13,464 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a large Paweł Kowalewski painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Paweł Kowalewski painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $22,190, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Paweł Kowalewski work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paweł Kowalewski work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,491, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Paweł Kowalewski's auction record?
Paweł Kowalewski's auction record is $141,428, set in 2021.
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