Vaclav Vytlacil (1892–1984)
What is Vaclav Vytlacil’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 148 auction results for Vaclav Vytlacil at 17 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,937 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,155–$2,679, n=8). The auction record is $25,200 for Table Top Abstraction (2023, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Table Top Abstraction, 1938 | Watercolor | $25,200 | Wright | Apr 2023 |
| 2 | Composition with Birds, 1947 | Tempera on Masonite | $12,600 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 3 | Wood Interior, 1946 | Wood Interior | $9,375 | Christie's | Nov 2004 |
| 4 | Horse Race, 1940 | Asbestine | $8,890 | Rago Arts | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Return from Coney Island, 1932 | Tempera on canvas | $8,190 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 6 | Rocky Hillside, 1892 | Painting | $8,125 | Rago Arts | Dec 2021 |
| 7 | Wood Interior, 1946 | Oil and tempera on board | $8,125 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2023 |
| 8 | Colorado | Casein on board | $6,875 | Freeman's Hindman | May 2020 |
| 9 | Untitled (still life with peaches and watermelon), 1961 | Tempera | $6,875 | Rago Arts | Jun 2020 |
| 10 | Coastal Landscape with a Path and Cliffs, 1915 | Oil on canvas | $6,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 51 | $2,500 |
| Other | 14 | $1,175 |
| Works on paper | 66 | $1,060 |
| Prints | 5 | $940 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 59 | $1,875 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 72 | $1,195 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 148 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Vaclav Vytlacil is an American artist with 177 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,375. 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 Vaclav Vytlacil sold in 2025 for $2,640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 143 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vaclav Vytlacil work is $1,375.
The median Vaclav Vytlacil painting sells for $2,000 across 72 lots.
The median Vaclav Vytlacil work on paper sells for $975 across 51 lots.
The median Vaclav Vytlacil print sells for $1,020 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Vaclav Vytlacil paintings typically sell for $945–$2,783 (the middle half of 38 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Vaclav Vytlacil paintings typically sell for $1,260–$5,469 (the middle half of 34 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 | 9 | $1,020‡ | $1,955 | 66.7% | 2022-09-22 |
| Paintings | 90 | $2,000†‡ | $25,200 | 80% | 2025-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 61 | $975‡ | $5,000 | 83.6% | 2026-05-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $8,190 | $25,200 | — | 2025-11-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Vaclav Vytlacil's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $1,020 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (90 lots) median $2,000, record $25,200. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $8,190.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $945–$2,783‡ | $1,936‡ | $8,125 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $1,260–$5,469†‡ | $2,308†‡ | $25,200 |
† 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) | 29 | $780–$1,375‡ | $945‡ | $5,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $940–$1,909‡ | $1,176‡ | $4,250‡ |
‡ 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 | 2023 | $25,200 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $12,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $5,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $5,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $1,955 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,375 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Vaclav Vytlacil worth?
Across 143 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vaclav Vytlacil work is $1,375. The median Vaclav Vytlacil painting sells for $2,000 across 72 lots. The median Vaclav Vytlacil work on paper sells for $975 across 51 lots. The median Vaclav Vytlacil print sells for $1,020 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Vaclav Vytlacil paintings typically sell for $945–$2,783 (the middle half of 38 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Vaclav Vytlacil paintings typically sell for $1,260–$5,469 (the middle half of 34 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 Vaclav Vytlacil painting?
Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vaclav Vytlacil painting is $2,000. 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 Vaclav Vytlacil's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vaclav Vytlacil painting is $25,200.
What is the average price of a Vaclav Vytlacil work on paper?
Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vaclav Vytlacil work on paper is $975. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Vaclav Vytlacil's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vaclav Vytlacil work on paper is $5,000.
What is the average price of a small Vaclav Vytlacil painting?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Vaclav Vytlacil painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,936, 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 medium Vaclav Vytlacil painting?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Vaclav Vytlacil painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,308, 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 Vaclav Vytlacil's auction record?
Vaclav Vytlacil's auction record is $25,200, set in 2023.
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