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# Zofia Rydet (1911–1997)

## What is Zofia Rydet’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Zofia Rydet at 2 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,442 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,442–$2,864, n=5). The auction record is $6,192 for z cyklu "Mały człowiek" (2024, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | z cyklu "Mały człowiek", 1961 | Odbitka żelatynowo-srebrowa/papier fotograficzny | $6,192 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2024 |
| 2 | Zapis socjologiczny, 1978-1981 | Odbitka żelatynowo-srebrowa/papier fotograficzny | $3,948 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | Mit fotografii, suwalskie, 1980 | Odbitka żelatynowo-srebrowa/papier | $3,047 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | Z cyklu "Zapis socjologiczny", 1978-1979 | Odbitka żelatynowo-srebrowa, vintage print/papier barytowy | $2,864 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Ciężki chleb | Odbitka żelatynowo-srebrowa/papier fotograficzny | $2,643 | DESA Unicum | May 2022 |
| 6 | Z cyklu "Świat uczuć i wyobraźni", z cyklu "Zagłada", 1975-1979 | Odbitka żelatynowo-srebrowa, vintage print/papier fotograficzny | $1,716 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2024 |
| 7 | Góralka z Chochołowa ("Podhale"), 1978-1983 | Odbitka żelatynowo-srebrowa, vintage print/papier barytowy | $1,572 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2019 |
| 8 | Z cyklu "Zwykły człowiek", 1980-1990 | Kolaż, odbitka żelatynowo-srebrowa, unikat/papier fotograficzny | $1,442 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2026 |
| 9 | Z cyklu "Zwykły człowiek", 1980-1990 | Kolaż, odbitka żelatynowo-srebrowa, unikat/papier fotograficzny | $1,442 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2026 |
| 10 | Zapis socjologiczny, 1979-1980 | Odbitka żelatynowo-srebrowa, vintage print/papier barytowy | $1,406 | DESA Unicum | May 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 13 | $1,572 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,507 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zofia Rydet is a Polish artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $1,267. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Zofia Rydet sold in 2026 for $1,442, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zofia Rydet work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zofia Rydet work is $1,267.

The median Zofia Rydet photograph sells for $1,442 across 25 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Zofia Rydet photographs typically sell for $1,035–$1,644 (the middle half of 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 34 | $1,442† | $6,192 | 73.5% | 2026-04-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $1,035–$1,644† | $1,406† | $6,192 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2024 | $6,192 |
| Photography | 2025 | $3,948 |

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 Zofia Rydet worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zofia Rydet work is $1,267. The median Zofia Rydet photograph sells for $1,442 across 25 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Zofia Rydet photographs typically sell for $1,035–$1,644 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Zofia Rydet photograph?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zofia Rydet photograph is $1,442. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Zofia Rydet's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zofia Rydet photograph is $6,192.

### What is the average price of a small Zofia Rydet photograph?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Zofia Rydet photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,406, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Zofia Rydet's auction record?

Zofia Rydet's auction record is $3,047, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Zofia Rydet auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zofia-rydet (updated 2026-11-01).

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.