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# Theodor Pištěk (b. 1932)

Theodor Pištěk is an artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $77,757. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Theodor Pištěk is recorded as sold in 2026 for $623,391; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Theodor Pištěk work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Theodor Pištěk work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodor Pištěk work is $77,757.

The median Theodor Pištěk painting sells for $85,480 across 13 lots.

The median Theodor Pištěk sculpture sells for $81,176 across 2 lots.

The median Theodor Pištěk print sells for $10,009 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $10,009‡ | $10,192‡ | — | 2017-05-28 |
| Paintings | 13 | $85,480‡ | $969,670‡ | — | 2024-05-26 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $233,990‡ | $233,990‡ | — | 2023-05-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $81,176‡ | $84,596 | — | 2020-11-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $233,990‡ | $969,670‡ | — | 2026-05-31 |

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

Theodor Pištěk's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $10,009. Paintings (13 lots) median $85,480, record $969,670. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Theodor Pištěk painting sells for around 8.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $233,990.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $37,470–$65,809‡ | $55,276‡ | $80,128‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $143,760–$422,947‡ | $228,380‡ | $969,670‡ |

‡ 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 | 2020 | $969,670‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $494,541‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $233,990‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $84,596 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $77,757‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $10,192‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $9,825‡ |

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

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 Theodor Pištěk worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodor Pištěk work is $77,757. The median Theodor Pištěk painting sells for $85,480 across 13 lots. The median Theodor Pištěk sculpture sells for $81,176 across 2 lots. The median Theodor Pištěk print sells for $10,009 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Theodor Pištěk painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Theodor Pištěk painting is $85,480. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Theodor Pištěk's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Theodor Pištěk painting is $969,670. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Theodor Pištěk's auction record?

Theodor Pištěk's auction record is $969,670, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Theodor Pištěk auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/theodor-pistek (updated 2026-11-03).

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.