> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zdzislaw-nitka · updated 2026-11-02

# Zdzisław Nitka (b. 1962)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 67 auction results for Zdzisław Nitka at 1 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,767 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,441–$6,630, n=32). The auction record is $30,830 for Człowiek pełen zła (2025, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Człowiek pełen zła, 1987 | Olej/płótno | $30,830 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | The Fox and the Hare, 1994 | Olej/płótno | $22,298 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Noc z wilkiem, 1992 | Olej/płótno | $16,466 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Guten Morgen. Dzień dobry, 1989 | Olej/płótno | $10,962 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Dzień dobry / Życie, 1989 | Olej/płótno | $10,118 | DESA Unicum | May 2024 |
| 6 | Niebo nad Berlinem, 2008 | Olej/płótno | $9,301 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Ja z maską Kongo i butelką, 2005 | Olej, akryl/sklejka | $8,318 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2024 |
| 8 | Chory, 1992 | Olej/płótno | $7,991 | DESA Unicum | May 2025 |
| 9 | Ja wilk orzeł, 2023 | Olej/sklejka, relief | $7,547 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | Indiańska dziewczyna z orłem, 1991 | Olej/płótno | $7,052 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 42 | $3,176 |
| Other | 7 | $663 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $7,991 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $1,995 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 67 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zdzisław Nitka is a Polish artist with 87 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $2,778. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Zdzisław Nitka sold in 2026 for $5,001, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zdzisław Nitka work worth?

Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zdzisław Nitka work is $2,778.

The median Zdzisław Nitka painting sells for $2,973 across 55 lots.

The median Zdzisław Nitka work on paper sells for $657 across 2 lots.

The median Zdzisław Nitka print sells for $343 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Zdzisław Nitka paintings typically sell for $1,375–$2,933 (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 | $343 | $343 | 33.3% | 2025-10-01 |
| Paintings | 62 | $2,973† | $30,830 | 88.7% | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $657 | $663 | 20% | 2021-04-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,311 | $1,311 | — | 2021-06-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $19,382 | $30,830 | — | 2025-12-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Zdzisław Nitka's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $343 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (62 lots) median $2,973, record $30,830. A typical Zdzisław Nitka painting sells for around 8.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $19,382.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $1,375–$2,933† | $1,897† | $9,301 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $5,126–$10,337† | $7,535† | $30,830 |

† 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 | 2025 | $30,830 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $22,298 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $1,311 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $663 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $650 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $343 |

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 Nitka worth?

Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zdzisław Nitka work is $2,778. The median Zdzisław Nitka painting sells for $2,973 across 55 lots. The median Zdzisław Nitka work on paper sells for $657 across 2 lots. The median Zdzisław Nitka print sells for $343 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Zdzisław Nitka paintings typically sell for $1,375–$2,933 (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 Nitka painting?

Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zdzisław Nitka painting is $2,973. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zdzisław Nitka painting is $30,830.

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

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zdzisław Nitka painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,897, 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 large Zdzisław Nitka painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Zdzisław Nitka painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $7,535, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Zdzisław Nitka's auction record is $30,830, set in 2025.

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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 Nitka auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zdzislaw-nitka (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.