> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wlodzimierz-pawlak-2 · updated 2026-11-02

# Włodzimierz Pawlak (b. 1957)

## What is Włodzimierz Pawlak’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 143 auction results for Włodzimierz Pawlak at 3 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,146 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,018–$11,740, n=23). The auction record is $60,602 for Tak bardzo chciałbym zmienić świat (2026, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tak bardzo chciałbym zmienić świat, 1986 | Olej/płótno | $60,602 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Choroba nerwów, 1986 | Olej/płótno | $47,116 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2022 |
| 3 | Drzewo życia dobrego i złego, 1984 | Olej/płótno | $42,695 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2024 |
| 4 | Przetrzeń logiczna obrazu H, 2001 | Kolaż, olej, ołówek/płótno | $40,677 | DESA Unicum | May 2021 |
| 5 | Rozmowa w cztery oczy, 1985 | Olej/brezent | $27,444 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Dziennik Nr 11, 1990 | Olej/płótno | $22,996 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2020 |
| 7 | Ikona industrialna 3c, 1991 | Olej/płótno | $19,469 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | Kółko - krzyżyk, 2021 | Olej/płótno | $14,883 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Partytura do baletu Sokrates 2/XII, 2019 | Olej/płótno | $14,310 | DESA Unicum | May 2026 |
| 10 | Notatka o sztuce 1/VI, 2021 | Olej/płótno | $13,153 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 38 | $8,093 |
| Other | 14 | $719 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $17,176 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $8,935 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $1,967 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 143 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Włodzimierz Pawlak is a Polish artist with 218 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $2,520. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Włodzimierz Pawlak sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $5,325 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Włodzimierz Pawlak work worth?

Across 142 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Włodzimierz Pawlak work is $2,520.

The median Włodzimierz Pawlak painting sells for $6,122 across 85 lots.

The median Włodzimierz Pawlak work on paper sells for $374 across 41 lots.

The median Włodzimierz Pawlak sculpture sells for $709 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Włodzimierz Pawlak work on papers typically sell for $238–$469 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Włodzimierz Pawlak paintings typically sell for $1,707–$3,115 (the middle half of 35 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $829 | $859 | 66.7% | 2025-01-23 |
| Paintings | 132 | $6,122† | $60,602 | 64.4% | 2026-07-11 |
| Works on Paper | 46 | $374† | $4,394† | 89.1% | 2026-05-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $709† | $759† | 42.9% | 2020-10-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $41,686† | $60,602 | — | 2026-03-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Włodzimierz Pawlak's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $829 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (132 lots) median $6,122, record $60,602. A typical Włodzimierz Pawlak painting sells for around 7.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $41,686.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $1,707–$3,115† | $2,368† | $10,040 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $5,243–$9,128† | $7,343† | $42,695 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $10,318–$22,062† | $13,732† | $60,602 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $238–$469† | $374† | $4,394† |

† 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 | 2026 | $60,602 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $51,407† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $4,394† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,391 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $859 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $799 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $759† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $709† |

† 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 Włodzimierz Pawlak worth?

Across 142 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Włodzimierz Pawlak work is $2,520. The median Włodzimierz Pawlak painting sells for $6,122 across 85 lots. The median Włodzimierz Pawlak work on paper sells for $374 across 41 lots. The median Włodzimierz Pawlak sculpture sells for $709 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Włodzimierz Pawlak work on papers typically sell for $238–$469 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Włodzimierz Pawlak paintings typically sell for $1,707–$3,115 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Włodzimierz Pawlak painting?

Based on 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Włodzimierz Pawlak painting is $6,122. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Włodzimierz Pawlak's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Włodzimierz Pawlak painting is $60,602.

### What is the average price of a Włodzimierz Pawlak work on paper?

Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Włodzimierz Pawlak work on paper is $374. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Włodzimierz Pawlak's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Włodzimierz Pawlak work on paper is $4,394. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,394 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Włodzimierz Pawlak work on paper?

Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Włodzimierz Pawlak work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $374, 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 Włodzimierz Pawlak painting?

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Włodzimierz Pawlak painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,368, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Włodzimierz Pawlak's auction record?

Włodzimierz Pawlak's auction record is $60,602, 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, “Włodzimierz Pawlak auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wlodzimierz-pawlak-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.