Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz / Witkacy (1885–1939)
What is Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz / Witkacy’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 82 auction results for Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz / Witkacy at 1 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $54,875 including buyer’s premium (middle half $30,563–$78,743, n=32). The auction record is $263,517 for Autoportret (2025, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autoportret, 1918 | Pastel, węgiel/papier żeberkowy z filigranem | $263,517 | DESA Unicum | May 2025 |
| 2 | Muza, 1922 | Akwarela/papier naklejony na tekturę | $197,809 | DESA Unicum | Jan 2025 |
| 3 | Wściekły hrabia, 1918 | Pastel/papier naklejony na tekturę | $125,046 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | Portret Olgi Wojakowej, około 1930 | Pastel/papier | $111,267 | DESA Unicum | Jan 2025 |
| 5 | Autoportret ("Auto-Witkacy, Wieczór 3-ch Króli"), 1931 | Pastel/papier | $109,410 | DESA Unicum | May 2026 |
| 6 | Portret kobiety, 1935 | Pastel/papier | $89,055 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Portret Janiny Turowskiej-Leszczyńskiej, 1932 | Pastel/papier | $88,896 | DESA Unicum | May 2026 |
| 8 | Portret Ireny Fedorowiczowej, 1930 | Pastel/papier | $84,252 | DESA Unicum | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | Portret Barbary Mikuckiej, 1937 | Pastel/papier | $83,364 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | Portret Neny Stachurskiej, 1931 | Pastel/papier | $79,055 | DESA Unicum | May 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 33 | $59,323 |
| Photographs | 11 | $19,308 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 33 | $58,228 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $22,529 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 82 results from 1 houses · How we compute these figures
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz / Witkacy is a Polish artist with 110 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $39,872. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz / Witkacy sold in 2026 for $66,684, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz / Witkacy work is $39,872.
The median Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz / Witkacy work on paper sells for $48,799 across 55 lots.
The median Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz / Witkacy photograph sells for $17,692 across 16 lots.
The median Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz / Witkacy print sells for $13,920 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz / Witkacy work on papers typically sell for $34,328–$78,743 (the middle half of 52 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 | 4 | $13,920† | $25,750 | 75% | 2026-04-23 |
| Paintings | 2 | $100,965 | $197,809 | — | 2025-09-15 |
| Works on Paper | 78 | $48,799† | $263,517 | 70.5% | 2026-08-14 |
| Photography | 17 | $17,692† | $56,288 | 94.1% | 2026-04-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $179,463† | $263,517 | — | 2026-05-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz / Witkacy's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $13,920 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $100,965, record $197,809. A typical Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz / Witkacy painting sells for around 7.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $179,463.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 52 | $34,328–$78,743† | $53,326† | $263,517 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $11,249–$28,914† | $17,692† | $56,288 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $263,517 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $197,809 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $189,120† |
| Photography | 2021 | $56,288 |
| Photography | 2026 | $56,168 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $25,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $13,920† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,122 |
† 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 Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz / Witkacy worth?
Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz / Witkacy work is $39,872. The median Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz / Witkacy work on paper sells for $48,799 across 55 lots. The median Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz / Witkacy photograph sells for $17,692 across 16 lots. The median Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz / Witkacy print sells for $13,920 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz / Witkacy work on papers typically sell for $34,328–$78,743 (the middle half of 52 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz / Witkacy work on paper?
Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz / Witkacy work on paper is $48,799. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz / Witkacy's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz / Witkacy work on paper is $263,517.
What is the average price of a Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz / Witkacy photograph?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz / Witkacy photograph is $17,692. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz / Witkacy's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz / Witkacy photograph is $56,288.
What is the average price of a medium Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz / Witkacy work on paper?
Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz / Witkacy work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $53,326, 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 Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz / Witkacy photograph?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz / Witkacy photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $17,692, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz / Witkacy's auction record?
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz / Witkacy's auction record is $263,517, set in 2025.
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