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# Waldemar Swierzy (1931–2013)

## What is Waldemar Swierzy’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 229 auction results for Waldemar Swierzy at 6 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $284 including buyer’s premium (middle half $129–$925, n=38). The auction record is $3,801 for Projekt do plakatu sztuki "Sen nocy letniej" William'a Shakespeare'a (2026, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akt | Gwasz, technika własna/tektura | $2,653 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2020 |
| 2 | Akt | Gwasz, technika własna/tektura | $2,305 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2020 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Projekt do plakatu sztuki "Sen nocy letniej" William'a Shakespeare'a, 1993 | Gwasz/papier | $3,801 | DESA Unicum | May 2026 |
| 2 | Sunset Boulevard, 1957 | Lithographs | $2,500 | Rago Arts | Nov 2018 |
| 3 | Czterech znanych | Gwasz/papier | $2,399 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Pies | Gwasz/karton | $2,268 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2024 |
| 5 | Mokra robota | Gwasz/papier | $1,917 | DESA Unicum | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | Wielki Koniec Ala | Gwasz/papier | $1,817 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2025 |
| 7 | Z cyklu "Gangsterzy" | Gwasz/tektura | $1,449 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2022 |
| 8 | Biały ożenek | Gwasz/papier | $1,220 | DESA Unicum | Feb 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 28 | $334 |
| Prints | 66 | $278 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $531 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 43 | $188 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 229 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Waldemar Swierzy is a Polish artist with 374 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $232. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Waldemar Swierzy sold in 2026 for $357, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Waldemar Swierzy work worth?

Across 227 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Waldemar Swierzy work is $232.

The median Waldemar Swierzy print sells for $232 across 205 lots.

The median Waldemar Swierzy work on paper sells for $702 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Waldemar Swierzy prints typically sell for $105–$278 (the middle half of 107 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Waldemar Swierzy prints typically sell for $215–$815 (the middle half of 98 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 | 333 | $232†‡ | $3,801 | 61.6% | 2026-05-12 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $702† | $1,674† | 35.7% | 2023-03-24 |
| Photography | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $2,278† | $3,801 | — | 2026-05-22 |

† 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) | 98 | $215–$815† | $397† | $2,268 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 107 | $105–$278†‡ | $155†‡ | $3,801 |

† 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) | 5 | $654–$1,020† | $702† | $1,674† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $3,801 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $2,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,674† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,020 |

† 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 Waldemar Swierzy worth?

Across 227 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Waldemar Swierzy work is $232. The median Waldemar Swierzy print sells for $232 across 205 lots. The median Waldemar Swierzy work on paper sells for $702 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Waldemar Swierzy prints typically sell for $105–$278 (the middle half of 107 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Waldemar Swierzy prints typically sell for $215–$815 (the middle half of 98 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 Waldemar Swierzy print?

Based on 205 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Waldemar Swierzy print is $232. 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 Waldemar Swierzy's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Waldemar Swierzy print is $3,801.

### What is the average price of a Waldemar Swierzy work on paper?

Based on 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Waldemar Swierzy work on paper is $702. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Waldemar Swierzy's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Waldemar Swierzy work on paper is $1,674. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,674 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Waldemar Swierzy print?

Based on 107 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Waldemar Swierzy print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $155, 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 small Waldemar Swierzy print?

Based on 98 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Waldemar Swierzy print (small (under 50 cm)) is $397, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Waldemar Swierzy's auction record?

Waldemar Swierzy's auction record is $3,801, set in 2026.

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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, “Waldemar Swierzy auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/waldemar-swierzy-2 (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.