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# Stefan Szmaj (1893–1970)

## What is Stefan Szmaj’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 5 auction results for Stefan Szmaj at 1 houses since 2025. Over the last 24 months the median price was $213 including buyer’s premium (middle half $213–$680, n=5). The auction record is $1,700 for Dolina Jaworzynki (2025, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dolina Jaworzynki, 1936 | Akwarela, gwasz/papier | $1,700 | DESA Unicum | Jan 2025 |
| 2 | Galicowa Grapa w Poroninie, 1938 | Olej/płótno naklejone na tekturę | $680 | DESA Unicum | Jan 2025 |
| 3 | Artur Maria Swinarski, 1970 | Linoryt/papier | $213 | DESA Unicum | Jan 2025 |
| 4 | Topole III, 1920 | Linoryt/papier | $213 | DESA Unicum | Jan 2025 |
| 5 | Św. Sebastian, 1917 | Linoryt/papier | $213 | DESA Unicum | Jan 2025 |



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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $213 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 5 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Stefan Szmaj is a Polish artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $213.

A work by Stefan Szmaj sold in 2025 for $680, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Stefan Szmaj work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stefan Szmaj work is $213.

The median Stefan Szmaj print sells for $213 across 3 lots.

The median Stefan Szmaj painting sells for $1,190 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $213 | $213 | 33.3% | 2025-01-21 |
| Paintings | 2 | $1,190 | $1,700 | — | 2025-01-30 |

Stefan Szmaj's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $213 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $1,190, record $1,700. A typical Stefan Szmaj painting sells for around 5.6× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,700 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $680 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $213 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $213 |

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 Stefan Szmaj worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stefan Szmaj work is $213. The median Stefan Szmaj print sells for $213 across 3 lots. The median Stefan Szmaj painting sells for $1,190 across 2 lots.

### What is Stefan Szmaj's auction record?

Stefan Szmaj's auction record is $1,700, set in 2025.

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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, “Stefan Szmaj auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/stefan-szmaj (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.