What is a Josef Šíma work on paper worth?
1891–1971 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 62 priced auction sales, works by Josef Šíma have sold for a median of $42,154Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $16,561Sign up free to see and $219,525Sign up free to see. For works on paper alone, the median is $22,045Sign up free to see across 32 sales. In the last five years the median was $27,100Sign up free to see across 35 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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Josef Šíma prices by medium
- Auction results
- 63
- Sold rate
- 98%
- Active at auction
- 2010–2026
- Median price
- $42.2kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $2.5MSign up free to see Earth, Galerie Kodl, Nov 2024
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 32 | $11.9k–$39.5kSign up free to see | $22kSign up free to see |
| Paintings | 26 | $130k–$301kSign up free to see | $230kSign up free to see |
| Prints | 2 | $759–$1.2kSign up free to see | $984Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Galerie Kodl (50), Arthouse Hejtmánek (10), Piguet Hôtel des Ventes (1)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 4 | $5.1k–$18.9kSign up free to see | $12.2kSign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 39 | $13k–$111kSign up free to see | $27.1kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 16 | $103k–$369kSign up free to see | $256kSign up free to see |
Recent Josef Šíma sales
- Untitled, watercolour, charcoal, gouache, paper — $12,496Sign up free to see, Arthouse Hejtmánek, Jun 4, 2026
- Untitled, watercolour, charcoal, gouache, paper — $10,093Sign up free to see, Arthouse Hejtmánek, Jun 4, 2026
- Field in Brie, mixed media (watercolor, charcoal) on paper laid down on canvas — $258,930Sign up free to see, Galerie Kodl, May 31, 2026
- Crystal, coloured woodcut, paper — $759Sign up free to see, Arthouse Hejtmánek, Mar 25, 2026
- Landscape, oencil, watercolour, paper — $6,770Sign up free to see, Arthouse Hejtmánek, Dec 3, 2025
- Paris, etching, paper — $1,209Sign up free to see, Arthouse Hejtmánek, Dec 3, 2025
- The Return of Theseus, mixed media (ink, watercolor) on paper — $17,796Sign up free to see, Galerie Kodl, Nov 30, 2025
- Slovakia, oil on cardboard — $97,594Sign up free to see, Galerie Kodl, Nov 30, 2025
Questions about Josef Šíma prices
What is a Josef Šíma work on paper worth?
Based on 62 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Josef Šíma have sold for a median of $42,154, and half of them sold between $16,561 and $219,525. For works on paper alone the median is $22,045 (32 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Josef Šíma sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $2,483,309 for “Earth” at Galerie Kodl in November 2024.
Which Josef Šíma medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $229,835 (26 sales).
How often do Josef Šíma works sell at auction?
98% of the 63 lots recorded between 2010 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Josef Šíma work on paper?
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Josef Šíma have appeared at auction 63 times in ArtSell’s records between 2010 and 2026; 62 sold, a sell-through rate of 98%.
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