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# Wilhelm Kotarbiński (1849–1922)

Wilhelm Kotarbiński is a Polish artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $7,910. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Wilhelm Kotarbiński sold in 2024 for $8,851, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wilhelm Kotarbiński work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Kotarbiński work is $7,910.

The median Wilhelm Kotarbiński painting sells for $8,212 across 6 lots.

The median Wilhelm Kotarbiński work on paper sells for $7,910 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $8,212† | $170,499 | 33.3% | 2025-12-11 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $7,910 | $7,910 | 50% | 2022-05-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $170,499 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $80,766 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $7,910 |

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 Kotarbiński worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Kotarbiński work is $7,910. The median Wilhelm Kotarbiński painting sells for $8,212 across 6 lots. The median Wilhelm Kotarbiński work on paper sells for $7,910 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Wilhelm Kotarbiński painting?

Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilhelm Kotarbiński painting is $8,212. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Wilhelm Kotarbiński's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilhelm Kotarbiński painting is $170,499.

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

Wilhelm Kotarbiński's auction record is $170,499, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.