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# Rafał Olbiński (b. 1943)

## What is Rafał Olbiński’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 402 auction results for Rafał Olbiński at 3 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,195 including buyer’s premium (middle half $894–$4,608, n=80). The auction record is $63,729 for Tender Ambitions or Shakespeare in Love (2021, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tender Ambitions or Shakespeare in Love, 2008 | Akryl, olej/płótno | $63,729 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Uwertura (Trwałe postanowienie), 2019 | Akryl, olej/płótno | $59,011 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Świadek nowoczesności | Akryl, olej/płótno | $54,778 | DESA Unicum | May 2026 |
| 4 | Rafał Olbiński | "Sonata księżycowa", 2024 | Olej/płótno | $53,622 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Sonata księżycowa, 2024 | Olej/płótno | $53,622 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Waiting for the Rainbow | Olej/płótno | $48,597 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Spowiedź przymusowego marzyciela, 2016 | Akryl, olej/płótno | $44,456 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2024 |
| 8 | Sąd Parysa | Olej/płótno | $40,509 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Samotność jest jak deszcz | Olej/płótno | $36,353 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2024 |
| 10 | Sonata księżycowa, 2024 | Olej/płótno | $34,765 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $28,587 |
| Other | 101 | $909 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 82 | $1,040 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $649 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 402 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Rafał Olbiński is a Polish artist with 570 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $748. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Rafał Olbiński sold in 2026 for $54,778, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rafał Olbiński work worth?

Across 397 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rafał Olbiński work is $748.

The median Rafał Olbiński print sells for $588 across 248 lots.

The median Rafał Olbiński painting sells for $25,100 across 80 lots.

The median Rafał Olbiński work on paper sells for $3,580 across 20 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Rafał Olbiński prints typically sell for $456–$951 (the middle half of 166 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Rafał Olbiński prints typically sell for $299–$640 (the middle half of 82 sold 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 | 351 | $588† | $24,360† | 70.7% | 2026-07-11 |
| Paintings | 99 | $25,100† | $63,729 | 80.8% | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $3,580† | $8,017 | 74.1% | 2025-12-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $16,898† | $17,758† | 75% | 2024-10-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $48,272† | $63,729 | — | 2026-05-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Rafał Olbiński's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (351 lots) median $588 with 70.7% sell-through. Paintings (99 lots) median $25,100, record $63,729. A typical Rafał Olbiński painting sells for around 43× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 21 lots) the median is $48,272.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 82 | $299–$640† | $450† | $12,067 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 166 | $456–$951† | $665† | $24,360† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $11,967–$24,573† | $15,301† | $35,276† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 49 | $21,407–$35,321† | $27,182† | $63,729 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $34,765–$54,401† | $53,622† | $60,574 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,810–$5,243† | $3,088† | $7,503† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $2,060–$4,317† | $3,830† | $8,017 |

† 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 | 2021 | $63,729 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $60,574 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $24,360† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $17,758† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $16,898† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $12,067 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $8,017 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $7,503† |

† 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 Rafał Olbiński worth?

Across 397 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rafał Olbiński work is $748. The median Rafał Olbiński print sells for $588 across 248 lots. The median Rafał Olbiński painting sells for $25,100 across 80 lots. The median Rafał Olbiński work on paper sells for $3,580 across 20 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Rafał Olbiński prints typically sell for $456–$951 (the middle half of 166 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Rafał Olbiński prints typically sell for $299–$640 (the middle half of 82 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Rafał Olbiński print?

Based on 248 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rafał Olbiński print is $588. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Rafał Olbiński's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rafał Olbiński print is $24,360. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $24,360 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Rafał Olbiński painting?

Based on 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rafał Olbiński painting is $25,100. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Rafał Olbiński's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rafał Olbiński painting is $63,729.

### What is the average price of a Rafał Olbiński work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rafał Olbiński work on paper is $3,580. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Rafał Olbiński's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rafał Olbiński work on paper is $8,017.

### What is the average price of a medium Rafał Olbiński print?

Based on 166 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rafał Olbiński print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $665, 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 Rafał Olbiński print?

Based on 82 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rafał Olbiński print (small (under 50 cm)) is $450, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Rafał Olbiński's auction record?

Rafał Olbiński's auction record is $63,729, set in 2021.

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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, “Rafał Olbiński auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rafal-olbinski-3 (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.