Toyen (1902–1980)
What is Toyen’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 88 auction results for Toyen at 12 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,554 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,633–$28,545, n=12). The auction record is $4,957,188 for Le devenir de la liberté (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le devenir de la liberté, 1946 | Oil paint | $4,957,188 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Tu t'évapores dans un buisson de cris, 1956 | Huile sur toile | $2,989,839 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 3 | Chambre secrète sans serrure, 1966 | Oil paint | $1,634,808 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 4 | Ráj černochů, 1925 | Olej na plátně | $1,367,622 | Galerie KODL | Dec 2019 |
| 5 | Flux et reflux de la nuit, 1955 | Oil paint | $1,324,271 | Christie's | Sep 2024 |
| 6 | Dans l'eau du sommeil, 1960 | Oil paint | $1,149,149 | Christie's | Sep 2024 |
| 7 | Odchází a přichází, 1953 | Olej na plátně | $999,557 | Galerie KODL | May 2024 |
| 8 | LE PLONGEUR | Huile sur toile | $792,990 | Sotheby's | Dec 2010 |
| 9 | La Chasse au renard | Huile sur toile | $528,547 | Sotheby's | Dec 2015 |
| 10 | ECLIPSE | Huile sur toile | $501,454 | Sotheby's | Jun 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $999,557 |
| Other | 15 | $31,787 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $3,000 |
| Prints | 13 | $1,750 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,324,271 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $458,743 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $2,636 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 88 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Toyen is a Czech artist with 99 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $29,836. 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 Toyen sold in 2026 for $48,915, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Toyen work is $29,836.
The median Toyen painting sells for $571,248 across 34 lots.
The median Toyen work on paper sells for $10,710 across 21 lots.
The median Toyen print sells for $1,667 across 16 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 | 18 | $1,667†‡ | $9,293 | 88.9% | 2026-10-02 |
| Paintings | 35 | $571,248†‡ | $5M | 97.1% | 2026-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $10,710†‡ | $169,542 | 77.8% | 2025-05-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 37 | $528,547†‡ | $5M | — | 2026-03-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Toyen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (18 lots) median $1,667 with 88.9% sell-through. Paintings (35 lots) median $571,248, record $4,957,188. A typical Toyen painting sells for around 343× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 37 lots) the median is $528,547.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,489–$2,569‡ | $1,723‡ | $9,293 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $386,837–$1.2M‡ | $692,970‡ | $2M‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $321,659–$1.4M‡ | $608,533‡ | $5M |
‡ 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) | 17 | $2,144–$13,004†‡ | $4,375†‡ | $42,083 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2026 | $5M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $3M |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $169,542 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $115,041‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $9,293 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $7,593 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Toyen worth?
Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Toyen work is $29,836. The median Toyen painting sells for $571,248 across 34 lots. The median Toyen work on paper sells for $10,710 across 21 lots. The median Toyen print sells for $1,667 across 16 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 Toyen painting?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Toyen painting is $571,248. 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 Toyen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Toyen painting is $4,957,188.
What is the average price of a Toyen work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Toyen work on paper is $10,710. 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 Toyen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Toyen work on paper is $169,542.
What is the average price of a Toyen print?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Toyen print is $1,667. 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 Toyen's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Toyen print is $9,293.
What is the average price of a medium Toyen painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Toyen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $692,970, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Toyen work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Toyen work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,375, 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 Toyen's auction record?
Toyen's auction record is $4,957,188, set in 2026.
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