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# 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.

## What is a Sigmund Menkes work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Sigmund Menkes auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sigmund-menkes (updated 2026-11-01).

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.