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# Zbigniew Makowski (1930–2019)

## What is Zbigniew Makowski’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 149 auction results for Zbigniew Makowski at 14 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,056 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,355–$11,628, n=16). The auction record is $18,799 for Relicta (2025, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Relicta, 1997 | Olej/płótno | $18,799 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Relicta, 1997 | Olej/płótno | $18,799 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | COMPOSITION, 1965 | Watercolor, pen and ink and crayon on paper | $13,750 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 4 | Exo, 1963 | Akwarela, tusz/papier | $13,663 | DESA Unicum | Aug 2025 |
| 5 | Bez tytułu, 1961 | Olej/płótno | $13,628 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | Et omnia pergunt ad unum locum, 1972 | Gwasz/papier | $10,961 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Ego Dormio et Cor Meum Vigilat (I sleep while my heart is awake) | Oil and acrylic on board | $9,888 | Sotheby's | Nov 2014 |
| 8 | Zbigniew Makowski | "Intro vocat", 1973 | Gwasz/papier | $7,283 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Zbigniew Makowski | "Ten który jest na wyspie Pathmos: Minotaur", 1965 | Gwasz/papier | $7,283 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Incipit-Mu-Arbor, 1966 | Ink | $6,875 | Rago Arts | Nov 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $12,294 |
| Other | 25 | $3,043 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $3,000 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $6,466 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $2,121 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 149 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zbigniew Makowski is a Polish artist with 272 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $2,404. 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 Zbigniew Makowski is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,293; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zbigniew Makowski work worth?

Across 149 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zbigniew Makowski work is $2,404.

The median Zbigniew Makowski work on paper sells for $2,042 across 80 lots.

The median Zbigniew Makowski painting sells for $4,980 across 37 lots.

The median Zbigniew Makowski print sells for $1,909 across 4 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Zbigniew Makowski work on papers typically sell for $830–$2,412 (the middle half of 55 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Zbigniew Makowski work on papers typically sell for $2,449–$5,258 (the middle half of 25 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 | 7 | $1,909† | $4,097† | 57.1% | 2024-10-13 |
| Paintings | 52 | $4,980†‡ | $26,044† | 71.2% | 2026-05-12 |
| Works on Paper | 112 | $2,042†‡ | $13,750 | 71.4% | 2026-06-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $1,276† | $2,510 | — | 2024-04-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $16,667† | $26,044† | — | 2025-11-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Zbigniew Makowski's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $1,909 with 57.1% sell-through. Paintings (52 lots) median $4,980, record $26,044. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $26,044 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Zbigniew Makowski painting sells for around 2.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $16,667.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $2,077–$2,993†‡ | $2,488†‡ | $10,481‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $4,593–$10,156† | $5,054† | $25,973† |

† 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) | 55 | $830–$2,412†‡ | $1,505†‡ | $5,113† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $2,449–$5,258† | $3,048† | $13,750 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $26,044† |
| Paintings | 2023 | $25,973† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $13,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $13,662 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $4,097† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,768† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $2,510 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $1,276 |

† 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 Zbigniew Makowski worth?

Across 149 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zbigniew Makowski work is $2,404. The median Zbigniew Makowski work on paper sells for $2,042 across 80 lots. The median Zbigniew Makowski painting sells for $4,980 across 37 lots. The median Zbigniew Makowski print sells for $1,909 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Zbigniew Makowski work on papers typically sell for $830–$2,412 (the middle half of 55 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Zbigniew Makowski work on papers typically sell for $2,449–$5,258 (the middle half of 25 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 Zbigniew Makowski work on paper?

Based on 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zbigniew Makowski work on paper is $2,042. 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 Zbigniew Makowski's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zbigniew Makowski work on paper is $13,750.

### What is the average price of a Zbigniew Makowski painting?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zbigniew Makowski painting is $4,980. 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 Zbigniew Makowski's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zbigniew Makowski painting is $26,044. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $26,044 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Zbigniew Makowski work on paper?

Based on 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Zbigniew Makowski work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,505, 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 medium Zbigniew Makowski work on paper?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zbigniew Makowski work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Zbigniew Makowski's auction record?

Zbigniew Makowski's auction record is $26,044, set in 2018. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $26,044 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Zbigniew Makowski auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zbigniew-makowski (updated 2026-11-03).

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.