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# Władysław Chmieliński (1911–1979)

## What is Władysław Chmieliński’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for Władysław Chmieliński at 2 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,219 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,002–$1,535, n=7). The auction record is $3,256 for Polowanie zimą (2020, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Polowanie zimą | Olej/płótno | $3,256 | DESA Unicum | Jan 2020 |
| 2 | Zaloty | Olej/tektura | $1,574 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2022 |
| 3 | Widok na Plac Zamkowy w Warszawie | Akwarela, gwasz/papier | $1,539 | DESA Unicum | May 2026 |
| 4 | Przedwojenny widok na fasadę katedry św. Jana w Warszawie | Akwarela/papier | $1,535 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Przedwojenny widok na fasadę katedry św. Jana w Warszawie | Akwarela/papier | $1,535 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Widok na Plac Zamkowy w Warszawie | Gwasz, akwarela/papier naklejony na tekturę | $1,219 | DESA Unicum | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | Widok na rynek Starego Miasta w Warszawie | Akwarela/papier | $1,088 | DESA Unicum | Feb 2025 |
| 8 | Rynek Starego Miasta w Warszawie | Akwarela/papier | $916 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Władysław Chmieliński | Rynek Starego Miasta w Warszawie | Akwarela/papier | $916 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Widok na Rynek Starego Miasta w Warszawie | Akwarela/papier | $904 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 10 | $1,002 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,088 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Władysław Chmieliński is an artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $1,537. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Władysław Chmieliński sold in 2026 for $1,539, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Władysław Chmieliński work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Władysław Chmieliński work is $1,537.

The median Władysław Chmieliński painting sells for $2,498 across 13 lots.

The median Władysław Chmieliński work on paper sells for $910 across 10 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 | 22 | $2,498† | $3,911† | 59.1% | 2026-01-23 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $910† | $1,535 | 83.3% | 2025-11-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,867–$3,253† | $2,432† | $3,911† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $783–$1,216† | $910† | $1,535 |

† 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 | 2023 | $3,911† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $3,274† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,535 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,373† |

† 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 Władysław Chmieliński worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Władysław Chmieliński work is $1,537. The median Władysław Chmieliński painting sells for $2,498 across 13 lots. The median Władysław Chmieliński work on paper sells for $910 across 10 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Władysław Chmieliński painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Władysław Chmieliński painting is $2,498. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Władysław Chmieliński's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Władysław Chmieliński painting is $3,911. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,911 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Władysław Chmieliński work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Władysław Chmieliński work on paper is $910. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Władysław Chmieliński's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Władysław Chmieliński work on paper is $1,535.

### What is the average price of a medium Władysław Chmieliński painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Władysław Chmieliński painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,432, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Władysław Chmieliński work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Władysław Chmieliński work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $910, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Władysław Chmieliński's auction record?

Władysław Chmieliński's auction record is $3,911, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,911 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Władysław Chmieliński auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wladyslaw-chmielinski-3 (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.