Edward Dwurnik Auction Prices and Value Guide

Edward Dwurnik auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 505 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Edward Dwurnik auction prices: quick answer

Edward Dwurnik auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Edward Dwurnik
Source records
505
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Edward Dwurnik

Edward Dwurnik (1943–2018) was a Polish painter, draftsman, graphic artist, and sculptor recognized as one of the prominent figures in Polish contemporary art. Born in Radzymin, Poland, he was active from the early 1960s until his death in 2018. Dwurnik worked across a range of media — oil painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and works on paper — and produced several thematic cycles, the best documented being "From December to June," a series of 96 oil paintings completed between 1990 and 1994 as a tribute to victims of political violence. His work is held in institutional collections including the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The Edward Dwurnik Foundation, established after his death, maintains his catalogue raisonné, issues authenticity certificates, and manages his artistic estate from Warsaw.

Polish contemporary artOil paintingDrawingGraphic art / printmakingSculpturePolitical and historical themes — notably tributes to victims of political oppressionUrban and figurative subjects

Common works and media

Collectors and appraisers most frequently encounter Dwurnik's oil paintings on canvas, which range from intimate formats to large-scale compositions. Works on paper — including drawings and graphic prints — also circulate in the secondary market. The artist produced signed author posters, which represent a distinct category. His sculptural work is less commonly seen at auction. Subjects span figurative, urban, and politically engaged themes, often rendered in a bold, expressive visual language. The Edward Dwurnik Foundation classifies his output into works on canvas, works on paper, and posters, which is a useful framework for identifying and categorizing individual pieces.

Market and appraisal context

Edward Dwurnik's work appears regularly at auction, with over 500 recorded lots in international sales databases. Oil paintings on canvas form the core of his auction market, while drawings, prints, and author posters provide a more accessible entry point for collectors. Several factors can influence valuation: whether a work is documented in the Foundation's catalogue raisonné, the presence of a certificate of authenticity from the estate, the painting's date and series attribution, provenance quality (especially institutional exhibition history), condition, and size. Dwurnik's politically engaged cycles, such as "From December to June," may attract particular collector interest. As with all contemporary Polish art, realized prices vary significantly by medium, period, and sale context.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Value drivers

  1. Medium and support: oil on canvas works are the primary market category; works on paper and posters represent a more accessible price tier
  2. Series attribution: documented cycles such as "From December to June" may carry additional significance
  3. Authentication: the Edward Dwurnik Foundation issues certificates of authenticity and maintains the catalogue raisonné, which directly affects provenance verification and market confidence
  4. Institutional provenance: works with museum exhibition history or institutional collection provenance may command stronger results
  5. Date and period: the artist was active from the early 1960s through 2018; dating and period attribution are relevant factors

Appraisal caveats

  • The source pack does not include specific auction results or price-range data; appraisal should reference current comparable sales records.
  • Works attributed to Dwurnik should be verified against the Foundation's catalogue raisonné before valuation.
  • The artist's output includes both unique works and editioned posters — these are distinct market categories with different value profiles.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

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Data basis

This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Edward Dwurnik worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

Can Appraisily value my Edward Dwurnik artwork?

Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.