Rafał Malczewski (1892–1965)
What is Rafał Malczewski’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 64 auction results for Rafał Malczewski at 1 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,948 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,533–$67,187, n=14). The auction record is $171,259 for Dworzec kolejowy (2025, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dworzec kolejowy, 1930 | Olej/płótno | $171,259 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | Pejzaż z Podhala | Olej/płótno | $167,844 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2022 |
| 3 | Pejzaż podhalański, 1922 | Olej/płótno (dublowane) | $98,904 | DESA Unicum | Jan 2025 |
| 4 | Pejzaż z Podhala | Olej/płótno | $93,701 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Pejzaż podgórski, 1923 | Olej/sklejka | $73,599 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | Prom, z cyklu "Centralny Okręg Przemysłowy", 1938 | Olej/płótno | $72,766 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2021 |
| 7 | Pejzaż zimowy (Widok z okolicy Kasprusiów w Zakopanem), 1921 | Technika mieszana/tektura | $47,953 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Widok na Morskie Oko | Olej/tektura | $40,999 | DESA Unicum | Aug 2025 |
| 9 | Zimowy pejzaż tatrzański | Akwarela/papier | $17,424 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2021 |
| 10 | Wyciąg na Kasprowy Wierch, after 1935 | Akwarela/tektura naklejona na sklejkę | $16,376 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $93,701 |
| Other | 29 | $5,019 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $44,476 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $4,777 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 64 results from 1 houses · How we compute these figures
Rafał Malczewski is a Polish artist with 88 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $5,337. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Rafał Malczewski sold in 2026 for $7,669, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rafał Malczewski work is $5,337.
The median Rafał Malczewski work on paper sells for $4,554 across 29 lots.
The median Rafał Malczewski painting sells for $72,766 across 16 lots.
The median Rafał Malczewski print sells for $164 across 1 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 | 1 | $164 | $164 | — | 2019-12-30 |
| Paintings | 25 | $72,766† | $187,515† | 64% | 2025-12-16 |
| Works on Paper | 36 | $4,554† | $16,376 | 80.6% | 2026-05-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $169,552† | $187,515† | — | 2025-10-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Rafał Malczewski's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $164. Paintings (25 lots) median $72,766, record $187,515. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $187,515 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Rafał Malczewski painting sells for around 444× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $169,552.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $41,555–$133,374† | $72,766† | $199,691 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $3,651–$5,778† | $4,777† | $13,908 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $3,167–$11,217† | $4,497† | $16,376 |
† 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 | 2022 | $199,691 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $187,515† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $16,376 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $14,115 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $164 |
† 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 Rafał Malczewski worth?
Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rafał Malczewski work is $5,337. The median Rafał Malczewski work on paper sells for $4,554 across 29 lots. The median Rafał Malczewski painting sells for $72,766 across 16 lots. The median Rafał Malczewski print sells for $164 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Rafał Malczewski work on paper?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rafał Malczewski work on paper is $4,554. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Rafał Malczewski's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rafał Malczewski work on paper is $16,376.
What is the average price of a Rafał Malczewski painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rafał Malczewski painting is $72,766. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Rafał Malczewski's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rafał Malczewski painting is $187,515. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $187,515 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Rafał Malczewski work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rafał Malczewski work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,777, 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 medium Rafał Malczewski painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rafał Malczewski painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $72,766, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Rafał Malczewski's auction record?
Rafał Malczewski's auction record is $187,515, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $187,515 (buyer's premium not included).
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