Zdeněk Sýkora (1920–2020)
Zdeněk Sýkora is a Czech artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $11,129. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Zdeněk Sýkora sold in 2026 for $709,574, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zdeněk Sýkora work is $11,129.
The median Zdeněk Sýkora painting sells for $350,861 across 18 lots.
The median Zdeněk Sýkora print sells for $6,750 across 13 lots.
The median Zdeněk Sýkora work on paper sells for $11,390 across 2 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 14 | $6,750‡ | $11,129‡ | 92.9% | 2026-06-05 |
| Paintings | 19 | $350,861‡ | $1.3M | 94.7% | 2026-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $11,390 | $12,652 | — | 2023-11-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $178,083 | $178,083 | — | 2024-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $429,377‡ | $1.3M | — | 2026-06-05 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Zdeněk Sýkora's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $6,750 with 92.9% sell-through. Paintings (19 lots) median $350,861, record $1,255,773. A typical Zdeněk Sýkora painting sells for around 52× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 18 lots) the median is $429,377.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $3,785–$8,068‡ | $5,739‡ | $11,129‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $55,003–$343,081‡ | $170,000‡ | $709,574 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $293,971–$657,342 | $526,932 | $1.3M |
‡ 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 | 2021 | $1.3M |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1.1M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $178,083 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $12,652 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $11,129‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $10,129 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $8,367‡ |
‡ 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 Zdeněk Sýkora worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zdeněk Sýkora work is $11,129. The median Zdeněk Sýkora painting sells for $350,861 across 18 lots. The median Zdeněk Sýkora print sells for $6,750 across 13 lots. The median Zdeněk Sýkora work on paper sells for $11,390 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Zdeněk Sýkora painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zdeněk Sýkora painting is $350,861. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zdeněk Sýkora's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zdeněk Sýkora painting is $1,255,773.
What is the average price of a Zdeněk Sýkora print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zdeněk Sýkora print is $6,750. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zdeněk Sýkora's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zdeněk Sýkora print is $11,129. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Zdeněk Sýkora painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Zdeněk Sýkora painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $526,932, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Zdeněk Sýkora print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zdeněk Sýkora print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,739, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zdeněk Sýkora's auction record?
Zdeněk Sýkora's auction record is $1,255,773, set in 2021.
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