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# Zdzisław Beksiński (1929–2005)

Zdzisław Beksiński is a Polish artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $8,107. 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 Zdzisław Beksiński is recorded as sold in 2026 for $8,107; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Zdzisław Beksiński work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Zdzisław Beksiński work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zdzisław Beksiński work is $8,107.

The median Zdzisław Beksiński painting sells for $34,440 across 5 lots.

The median Zdzisław Beksiński print sells for $1,619 across 2 lots.

The median Zdzisław Beksiński work on paper sells for $3,349 across 2 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 | 2 | $1,619† | $2,614† | — | 2026-09-08 |
| Paintings | 5 | $34,440†‡ | $74,392† | — | 2022-09-22 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $3,349† | $6,032† | — | 2022-09-22 |
| Photography | 1 | $506† | $506† | — | 2018-06-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $187,855 | $215,280 | — | 2026-10-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Zdzisław Beksiński's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $1,619. Paintings (5 lots) median $34,440, record $74,392. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $74,392 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Zdzisław Beksiński painting sells for around 21× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $187,855.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $74,392† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $64,339† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $6,032† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,614† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $666† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $624† |
| Photography | 2018 | $506† |

† 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 Zdzisław Beksiński worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zdzisław Beksiński work is $8,107. The median Zdzisław Beksiński painting sells for $34,440 across 5 lots. The median Zdzisław Beksiński print sells for $1,619 across 2 lots. The median Zdzisław Beksiński work on paper sells for $3,349 across 2 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 Zdzisław Beksiński's auction record?

Zdzisław Beksiński's auction record is $210,533, set in 2026.

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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, “Zdzisław Beksiński auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zdzislaw-beksinski-3 (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.