Toyen (1902–1980)
Toyen is a Czech artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,443. 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 $2,888, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Toyen on OpeningBid →What is a Toyen work worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Toyen work is $1,443.
The median Toyen print sells for $1,009 across 16 lots.
The median Toyen work on paper sells for $3,838 across 9 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 | 16 | $1,009†‡ | $22,788† | — | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $3,838†‡ | $12,722† | 75% | 2025-01-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $817–$2,384†‡ | $1,195†‡ | $22,788† |
† 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 | $2,454–$4,320†‡ | $3,598†‡ | $8,063 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $22,788† |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $12,722† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $8,063 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,888 |
† 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 Toyen worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Toyen work is $1,443. The median Toyen print sells for $1,009 across 16 lots. The median Toyen work on paper sells for $3,838 across 9 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 print?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Toyen print is $1,009. 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 $22,788. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $22,788 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Toyen work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Toyen work on paper is $3,838. 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 $12,722. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,722 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Toyen print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Toyen print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,195, 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 $22,788, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $22,788 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Toyen record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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