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# Tadeusz Makowski (1882–1932)

## What is Tadeusz Makowski’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 56 auction results for Tadeusz Makowski at 7 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $35,442 including buyer’s premium (middle half $18,410–$70,363, n=18). The auction record is $1,295,791 for „Dzieci i zwierzęta (Jardin d’acclimatation) (2020, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | „Dzieci i zwierzęta (Jardin d’acclimatation), 1928 | Olej/płótno | $1,295,791 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Zapusty (La Mi-Carême), 1929 | Olej/płótno | $755,299 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2022 |
| 3 | Dzieci z girlandą kwiatów, 1922 | Olej/deska | $325,393 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Dziewczynka z kapeluszem i kwiatami, 1925 | Olej/płótno | $301,723 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Dwie dziewczynki w kapeluszach | Olej/deska | $124,935 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Enfant (Child with wooden bird) | Oil on canvas | $104,489 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 7 | La Petite Famille, 1925 | Oil on canvas | $94,400 | Tiroche | Jun 2018 |
| 8 | Dziewczynka z koszem kwiatów (“Fillette au panier de fleurs”), circa 1927 | Olej/płótno | $91,256 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2024 |
| 9 | Króliki w klatkach ("Niches à lapins"), 1927 | Olej/płótno | $89,055 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | Fillette, circa 1927 | Olej/płótno | $77,782 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $91,256 |
| Other | 8 | $23,588 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $301,723 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $31,123 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 56 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Tadeusz Makowski is a Polish artist with 93 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $32,687. 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 Tadeusz Makowski sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $81,069 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tadeusz Makowski work worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tadeusz Makowski work is $32,687.

The median Tadeusz Makowski painting sells for $65,977 across 33 lots.

The median Tadeusz Makowski work on paper sells for $12,179 across 8 lots.

The median Tadeusz Makowski print sells for $601 across 6 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Tadeusz Makowski paintings typically sell for $26,099–$59,992 (the middle half of 20 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 | 10 | $601† | $1,708 | 60% | 2026-05-07 |
| Paintings | 47 | $65,977†‡ | $1.3M | 70.2% | 2026-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $12,179† | $36,632 | 44.4% | 2025-11-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $308,732† | $1.3M | — | 2026-03-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Tadeusz Makowski's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $601 with 60% sell-through. Paintings (47 lots) median $65,977, record $1,295,791. A typical Tadeusz Makowski painting sells for around 110× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $308,732.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $585–$1,102† | $601† | $1,708 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $26,099–$59,992†‡ | $45,940†‡ | $124,935 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $91,256–$318,234† | $275,303† | $1.3M |

† 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) | 8 | $5,343–$21,589† | $12,179† | $36,632 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $1.3M |
| Paintings | 2022 | $755,299 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $36,632 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $22,264 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,708 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,265† |

† 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 Tadeusz Makowski worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tadeusz Makowski work is $32,687. The median Tadeusz Makowski painting sells for $65,977 across 33 lots. The median Tadeusz Makowski work on paper sells for $12,179 across 8 lots. The median Tadeusz Makowski print sells for $601 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Tadeusz Makowski paintings typically sell for $26,099–$59,992 (the middle half of 20 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 Tadeusz Makowski painting?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tadeusz Makowski painting is $65,977. 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 Tadeusz Makowski's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tadeusz Makowski painting is $1,295,791.

### What is the average price of a Tadeusz Makowski work on paper?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tadeusz Makowski work on paper is $12,179. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Tadeusz Makowski's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tadeusz Makowski work on paper is $36,632.

### What is the average price of a small Tadeusz Makowski painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tadeusz Makowski painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $45,940, 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 medium Tadeusz Makowski painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tadeusz Makowski painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $275,303, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Tadeusz Makowski's auction record?

Tadeusz Makowski's auction record is $1,295,791, set in 2020.

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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, “Tadeusz Makowski auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tadeusz-makowski (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.