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# Zdzisław Beksiński (1929–2005)

## What is Zdzisław Beksiński’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 227 auction results for Zdzisław Beksiński at 4 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $57,958 including buyer’s premium (middle half $11,906–$136,718, n=20). The auction record is $273,126 for Bez tytułu (2021, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bez tytułu | Olej/płyta pilśniowa | $273,126 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Bez tytułu, 1970 | Olej/płyta pilśniowa | $215,217 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Bez tytułu (Oczekiwanie), 1972 | Olej/płyta pilśniowa | $178,164 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2024 |
| 4 | Bez tytułu, 1976 | Olej/płyta | $163,930 | DESA Unicum | Jul 2021 |
| 5 | Bez tytułu, 1998 | Olej/płyta pilśniowa | $162,765 | DESA Unicum | Aug 2021 |
| 6 | Bez tytułu, 1973 | Olej/płyta pilśniowa | $143,554 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Bez tytułu, 1973 | Olej/płyta pilśniowa | $143,554 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | R2 | Olej/płyta pilśniowa | $139,354 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | OX | Olej/płyta pilśniowa | $136,718 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | OX | Olej/płyta pilśniowa | $136,718 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $136,718 |
| Other | 12 | $11,694 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $136,718 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $6,414 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 227 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zdzisław Beksiński is a Polish artist with 276 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $13,191. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Zdzisław Beksiński sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $93,828 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zdzisław Beksiński work worth?

Across 227 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zdzisław Beksiński work is $13,191.

The median Zdzisław Beksiński painting sells for $94,945 across 86 lots.

The median Zdzisław Beksiński print sells for $787 across 48 lots.

The median Zdzisław Beksiński work on paper sells for $11,204 across 29 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Zdzisław Beksiński paintings typically sell for $72,920–$125,820 (the middle half of 74 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Zdzisław Beksiński prints typically sell for $385–$1,413 (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 | 48 | $787† | $5,353 | — | 2025-04-08 |
| Paintings | 94 | $94,945† | $403,159† | 91.5% | 2026-03-22 |
| Works on Paper | 36 | $11,204† | $79,985† | 80.6% | 2025-12-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $54,765† | $76,525† | 50% | 2023-10-26 |
| Photography | 15 | $1,632† | $5,013† | — | 2025-04-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 43 | $133,701† | $403,159† | — | 2026-03-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Zdzisław Beksiński's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (48 lots) median $787. Paintings (94 lots) median $94,945, record $403,159. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $403,159 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Zdzisław Beksiński painting sells for around 121× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 43 lots) the median is $133,701.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $209–$1,253† | $645† | $5,353 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $385–$1,413† | $787† | $3,945† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 74 | $72,920–$125,820† | $95,903† | $403,159† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $67,812–$126,558† | $95,768† | $273,126 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $4,410–$12,694† | $9,246† | $24,480† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $31,014–$36,065† | $31,267† | $79,985† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $648–$2,867† | $1,829† | $6,214 |

† 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 | 2021 | $403,159† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $337,546† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $79,985† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $76,525† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $36,065 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $33,005† |
| Photography | 2022 | $6,214 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $5,353 |

† 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 227 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zdzisław Beksiński work is $13,191. The median Zdzisław Beksiński painting sells for $94,945 across 86 lots. The median Zdzisław Beksiński print sells for $787 across 48 lots. The median Zdzisław Beksiński work on paper sells for $11,204 across 29 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Zdzisław Beksiński paintings typically sell for $72,920–$125,820 (the middle half of 74 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Zdzisław Beksiński prints typically sell for $385–$1,413 (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 Zdzisław Beksiński painting?

Based on 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zdzisław Beksiński painting is $94,945. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Zdzisław Beksiński's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zdzisław Beksiński painting is $403,159. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $403,159 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Zdzisław Beksiński print?

Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zdzisław Beksiński print is $787. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Zdzisław Beksiński's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zdzisław Beksiński print is $5,353.

### What is the average price of a Zdzisław Beksiński work on paper?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zdzisław Beksiński work on paper is $11,204. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Zdzisław Beksiński's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zdzisław Beksiński work on paper is $79,985. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $79,985 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Zdzisław Beksiński painting?

Based on 74 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zdzisław Beksiński painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $95,903, 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 medium Zdzisław Beksiński print?

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zdzisław Beksiński print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $787, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Zdzisław Beksiński's auction record?

Zdzisław Beksiński's auction record is $403,159, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $403,159 (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, “Zdzisław Beksiński auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zdzislaw-beksinski-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.