Wilhelm Sasnal (b. 1972)
What is Wilhelm Sasnal’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 175 auction results for Wilhelm Sasnal at 16 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $22,474 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,506–$36,345, n=31). The auction record is $396,000 for Airplanes (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airplanes, 1999 | Painting | $396,000 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 2 | Untitled (A Bridge), 2003 | Oil paint | $121,328 | Christie's | Jun 2012 |
| 3 | Man at the control panel, 1999 | Olej/płótno | $105,230 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | Untitled (Two men throwing bombs from a balloon), 2002 | Oil paint | $101,786 | Christie's | Oct 2005 |
| 5 | Terrorist Equipment, 2000 | Oil paint | $92,258 | Christie's | Jun 2006 |
| 6 | Untitled | — | $91,065 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 7 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 2013 | Oil paint | $89,892 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 8 | Under the floor, 2007 | Olej/płótno | $87,728 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2024 |
| 9 | Untitled (Lepieniem Pierogow), 2000 | Painting | $84,000 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 10 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 2020 | Oil paint | $82,550 | Phillips | May 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 82 | $32,221 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $18,056 |
| Other | 17 | $1,489 |
| Prints | 22 | $94 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 35 | $46,467 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 53 | $13,103 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $12,899 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 175 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Wilhelm Sasnal is a Polish artist with 220 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $19,040. 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 Wilhelm Sasnal sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $53,202 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wilhelm Sasnal on OpeningBid →What is a Wilhelm Sasnal work worth?
Across 168 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Sasnal work is $19,040.
The median Wilhelm Sasnal painting sells for $35,490 across 98 lots.
The median Wilhelm Sasnal print sells for $364 across 51 lots.
The median Wilhelm Sasnal work on paper sells for $7,841 across 9 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Wilhelm Sasnal paintings typically sell for $23,529–$50,069 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Wilhelm Sasnal paintings typically sell for $43,456–$74,007 (the middle half of 33 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 | 73 | $364† | $7,951 | 69.9% | 2026-02-27 |
| Paintings | 114 | $35,490†‡ | $396,000 | 86% | 2026-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $7,841† | $53,340 | 64.3% | 2026-06-16 |
| Photography | 3 | $850‡ | $1,211 | — | 2024-09-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $92,258† | $396,000 | — | 2024-09-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Wilhelm Sasnal's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (73 lots) median $364 with 69.9% sell-through. Paintings (114 lots) median $35,490, record $396,000. A typical Wilhelm Sasnal painting sells for around 98× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $92,258.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $156–$605† | $313† | $4,444† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $94–$1,105† | $257† | $4,741 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $647–$2,268† | $1,571† | $7,951 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $12,899–$21,965†‡ | $17,640†‡ | $47,880 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $23,529–$50,069†‡ | $32,154†‡ | $121,328 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 33 | $43,456–$74,007†‡ | $52,978†‡ | $396,000 |
† 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) | 6 | $2,301–$10,023† | $6,857† | $29,124 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $396,000 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $121,328 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $53,340 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $29,124 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $7,951 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $4,741 |
| Photography | 2023 | $850‡ |
| Photography | 2024 | $483‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Wilhelm Sasnal worth?
Across 168 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Sasnal work is $19,040. The median Wilhelm Sasnal painting sells for $35,490 across 98 lots. The median Wilhelm Sasnal print sells for $364 across 51 lots. The median Wilhelm Sasnal work on paper sells for $7,841 across 9 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Wilhelm Sasnal paintings typically sell for $23,529–$50,069 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Wilhelm Sasnal paintings typically sell for $43,456–$74,007 (the middle half of 33 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 Wilhelm Sasnal painting?
Based on 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilhelm Sasnal painting is $35,490. 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 Wilhelm Sasnal's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilhelm Sasnal painting is $396,000.
What is the average price of a Wilhelm Sasnal print?
Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilhelm Sasnal print is $364. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Wilhelm Sasnal's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilhelm Sasnal print is $7,951.
What is the average price of a Wilhelm Sasnal work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilhelm Sasnal work on paper is $7,841. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Wilhelm Sasnal's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilhelm Sasnal work on paper is $53,340.
What is the average price of a medium Wilhelm Sasnal painting?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wilhelm Sasnal painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $32,154, 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 large Wilhelm Sasnal painting?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Wilhelm Sasnal painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $52,978, 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 Wilhelm Sasnal's auction record?
Wilhelm Sasnal's auction record is $396,000, set in 2007.
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