Abakanowicz Sculpture Sets New World Auction Record

Magdalena Abakanowicz's monumental sculpture "Bambini" has achieved a new world record at auction, selling for 13.4 million Polish zloty (approximately $3.4 million USD). The artwork, comprising 83 concrete figures, is now the most expensive piece by the artist ever sold globally.

This sale surpasses the previous record for "Bambini," which was set in 2021 at the same Polswiss Art auction house for 13.6 million Polish zloty. Both figures include auction fees. The sculpture was acquired by a private Polish collector.

Beyond setting a personal record for Abakanowicz, "Bambini" also marks a significant milestone for contemporary Polish art, becoming the most expensive work by a Polish artist in this category to be sold at auction. Created between 1998 and 1999, the "Bambini" series is among Abakanowicz's most recognized works, exploring universal themes of collectivity and individual solitude.