Sigmund Menkes (1896–1986)
Sigmund Menkes is a Polish artist with 56 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $9,000. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Sigmund Menkes sold in 2024 for $18,294, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sigmund Menkes work is $9,000.
The median Sigmund Menkes painting sells for $9,320 across 44 lots.
The median Sigmund Menkes work on paper sells for $1,114 across 8 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Sigmund Menkes paintings typically sell for $8,260–$14,000 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 45 | $9,320‡ | $55,258 | 97.8% | 2024-12-22 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $1,114‡ | $4,484 | 80% | 2020-01-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $20,060 | $55,258 | — | 2024-05-02 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $4,600–$10,350‡ | $9,000‡ | $13,024 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $8,260–$14,000‡ | $10,620‡ | $55,258 |
‡ 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) | 7 | $334–$2,580‡ | $529‡ | $4,484 |
‡ 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 | 2023 | $55,258 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $20,060 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $4,484 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $2,760 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sigmund Menkes worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sigmund Menkes work is $9,000. The median Sigmund Menkes painting sells for $9,320 across 44 lots. The median Sigmund Menkes work on paper sells for $1,114 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Sigmund Menkes paintings typically sell for $8,260–$14,000 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Sigmund Menkes painting?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sigmund Menkes painting is $9,320. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Sigmund Menkes's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sigmund Menkes painting is $55,258.
What is the average price of a medium Sigmund Menkes painting?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sigmund Menkes painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,620, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Sigmund Menkes's auction record?
Sigmund Menkes's auction record is $55,258, set in 2023.
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