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# Ryszard Winiarski (1936–2006)

## What is Ryszard Winiarski’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 141 auction results for Ryszard Winiarski at 14 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $20,459 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,859–$44,642, n=19). The auction record is $187,933 for Surface IV (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surface IV | Three dimensional wooden construction with acrylic on board | $187,933 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | Sto zdarzeń losowych 8 x 8 negatyw, Dyptyk: negatyw / szary negatyw, 1978 | Akryl/płótno | $181,409 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2020 |
| 3 | Bez tytułu, 1972 | Akryl/drewno | $180,423 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2024 |
| 4 | Obszar 33, 1970 | Akryl, relief/drewno, płyta | $170,533 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2024 |
| 5 | Area 34, 1971 | Akryl/drewno, płyta, 100 x 100 cm | $150,675 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Penetracja przestrzeni realnej, 1973 | Akryl, ołówek, relief/płyta pilśniowa | $138,896 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2024 |
| 7 | Zbiór z penetracją przestrzeni realnej, 1974-1979 | Akryl, ołówek, relief/płyta | $132,803 | DESA Unicum | May 2024 |
| 8 | System und Zufall, 1979 | Acrylic and pencil on 16 wooden panels, mounted on wood | $132,233 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2018 |
| 9 | Obszar 178, 1973 | Akryl/deska, płyta | $110,046 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Obszar 180, 1974 | Akryl/relief, drewno, płyta | $108,404 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 19 | $76,824 |
| Paintings | 36 | $17,597 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 47 | $36,134 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $9,897 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 141 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ryszard Winiarski is a Polish artist with 208 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $12,174. 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 Ryszard Winiarski is recorded as sold in 2026 for $48,255; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ryszard Winiarski work worth?

Across 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ryszard Winiarski work is $12,174.

The median Ryszard Winiarski painting sells for $11,058 across 82 lots.

The median Ryszard Winiarski work on paper sells for $2,833 across 13 lots.

The median Ryszard Winiarski sculpture sells for $101,537 across 19 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ryszard Winiarski paintings typically sell for $7,484–$33,480 (the middle half of 57 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Ryszard Winiarski paintings typically sell for $2,278–$10,568 (the middle half of 21 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 | 8 | $937† | $1,961† | 62.5% | 2024-05-09 |
| Paintings | 109 | $11,058†‡ | $187,933 | 75.2% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $2,833† | $132,233 | 59.1% | 2023-05-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 21 | $101,537† | $369,224† | 90.5% | 2026-03-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $153,505† | $369,224† | — | 2026-03-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Ryszard Winiarski's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $937 with 62.5% sell-through. Paintings (109 lots) median $11,058, record $187,933. A typical Ryszard Winiarski painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 18 lots) the median is $153,505.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $2,278–$10,568† | $3,420† | $13,866† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 57 | $7,484–$33,480†‡ | $16,062†‡ | $187,933 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,201–$3,109† | $1,335† | $4,385† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $54,891–$148,172† | $104,970† | $369,224† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $369,224† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $187,933 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $180,423 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $170,533 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $132,233 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $8,203† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,961† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $996 |

† 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 Ryszard Winiarski worth?

Across 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ryszard Winiarski work is $12,174. The median Ryszard Winiarski painting sells for $11,058 across 82 lots. The median Ryszard Winiarski work on paper sells for $2,833 across 13 lots. The median Ryszard Winiarski sculpture sells for $101,537 across 19 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ryszard Winiarski paintings typically sell for $7,484–$33,480 (the middle half of 57 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Ryszard Winiarski paintings typically sell for $2,278–$10,568 (the middle half of 21 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 Ryszard Winiarski painting?

Based on 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ryszard Winiarski painting is $11,058. 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 Ryszard Winiarski's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ryszard Winiarski painting is $187,933.

### What is the average price of a Ryszard Winiarski work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ryszard Winiarski work on paper is $2,833. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ryszard Winiarski's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ryszard Winiarski work on paper is $132,233.

### What is the average price of a Ryszard Winiarski sculpture?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ryszard Winiarski sculpture is $101,537. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ryszard Winiarski's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ryszard Winiarski sculpture is $369,224. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $369,224 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Ryszard Winiarski painting?

Based on 57 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ryszard Winiarski painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $16,062, 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 Ryszard Winiarski painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ryszard Winiarski painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,420, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ryszard Winiarski's auction record?

Ryszard Winiarski's auction record is $369,224, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $369,224 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Ryszard Winiarski auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ryszard-winiarski (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.