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# Wilhelm Jaruska (1916–2008)

## What is Wilhelm Jaruska’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for Wilhelm Jaruska at 3 houses since 2023. Over the last 24 months the median price was $485 including buyer’s premium (middle half $315–$695, n=12). The auction record is $1,854 for Barrels, Spötterbrücke (2025, Widder Auktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barrels, Spötterbrücke, 1938 | Mischtechnik/Papier 30,3 x 45,8 cm | $1,854 | Widder Auktionen | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Ponys im Zirkus | Watercolor and pencil on paper | $1,082 | Widder Auktionen | May 2023 |
| 3 | Evening sky, 1949 | Tempera/Papier 26,9 x 36,5 cm | $927 | Widder Auktionen | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Panozzalacke, 1950 | Mischtechnik/Papier, 31,2 x 44 cm | $871 | Widder Auktionen | May 2024 |
| 5 | Ice hockey goalkeeper, 1967 | Gouache/Papier 42,7 x 45,3 cm | $695 | Widder Auktionen | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Schandachen, 1993 | Pastell/Papier 23 x 30 cm | $695 | Widder Auktionen | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Cat mother, 1972 | Mischtechnik/Papier 34,5 x 48,5 cm | $579 | Widder Auktionen | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Young tram passengers, 1983 | Gouache und Kugelschreiber/Papier 25,2 x 35,2 cm | $514 | Widder Auktionen | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Lady in a blue dress | Tusche/Papier 63,9 x 41,4 cm | $457 | Widder Auktionen | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | Headscarved women, 1984 | Gouache und Kugelschreiber/Papier, 25,1 x 35,3 cm | $435 | Widder Auktionen | May 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $605 |
| Other | 8 | $364 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $475 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Wilhelm Jaruska is an Austrian artist with 66 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $423. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wilhelm Jaruska sold in 2025 for $579, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wilhelm Jaruska work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Jaruska work is $423.

The median Wilhelm Jaruska work on paper sells for $446 across 14 lots.

The median Wilhelm Jaruska painting sells for $927 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $927 | $927 | — | 2025-11-27 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $446 | $1,082 | — | 2025-11-27 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $262–$559 | $389 | $695 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,082 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $927 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $695 |

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 Wilhelm Jaruska worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Jaruska work is $423. The median Wilhelm Jaruska work on paper sells for $446 across 14 lots. The median Wilhelm Jaruska painting sells for $927 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Wilhelm Jaruska work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilhelm Jaruska work on paper is $446.

### What is Wilhelm Jaruska's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilhelm Jaruska work on paper is $1,082.

### What is Wilhelm Jaruska's auction record?

Wilhelm Jaruska's auction record is $1,854, set in 2025.

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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, “Wilhelm Jaruska auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wilhelm-jaruska (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.