> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/aida-tomescu · updated 2026-11-03

# Aida Tomescu (b. 1955)

## What is Aida Tomescu’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 85 auction results for Aida Tomescu at 7 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,711 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,529–$4,307, n=5). The auction record is $32,932 for Marea Negra #1 (2022, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marea Negra #1, 2002 | Oil on canvas | $32,932 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2022 |
| 2 | SALAMANDER, 2007 | Oil on canvas | $32,737 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2017 |
| 3 | RIRE JAUNE, 2004 | Oil on canvas | $29,589 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2013 |
| 4 | Albastru, 1955 | Oil paint | $23,900 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 5 | ALBASTRU, 2000 | Oil on canvas | $22,399 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2019 |
| 6 | Albastru IV, 2000 | Oil on canvas | $22,373 | Menzies Art Brands | Dec 2010 |
| 7 | AIDA TOMESCU, PARME, 2007, 2007 | Oil on linen | $21,462 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2024 |
| 8 | PARME, 2007 | Oil on linen | $21,097 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2024 |
| 9 | PAROI, 2007 | Oil on canvas | $19,971 | Deutscher and Hackett | Dec 2022 |
| 10 | BASM UNU, 1993 | Oil on canvas | $18,953 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 35 | $12,176 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $5,226 |
| Prints | 5 | $1,075 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 34 | $8,231 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $7,170 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 85 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Aida Tomescu is an Europe, Australia artist with 105 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $6,892. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Aida Tomescu sold in 2024 for $21,097, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Aida Tomescu work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Aida Tomescu work worth?

Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Aida Tomescu work is $6,892.

The median Aida Tomescu painting sells for $9,508 across 56 lots.

The median Aida Tomescu work on paper sells for $4,693 across 10 lots.

The median Aida Tomescu print sells for $736 across 7 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Aida Tomescu paintings typically sell for $6,619–$21,518 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Aida Tomescu paintings typically sell for $4,036–$13,413 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $736†‡ | $3,529 | 77.8% | 2026-02-17 |
| Paintings | 63 | $9,508†‡ | $32,932 | 88.9% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $4,693†‡ | $6,462 | 71.4% | 2026-06-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $29,763‡ | $32,932 | — | 2022-09-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Aida Tomescu's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $736 with 77.8% sell-through. Paintings (63 lots) median $9,508, record $32,932. A typical Aida Tomescu painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $29,763.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $561–$2,034†‡ | $736†‡ | $2,406‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $4,036–$13,413†‡ | $6,729†‡ | $17,332 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 34 | $6,619–$21,518†‡ | $11,851†‡ | $32,932 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $4,758–$5,143†‡ | $5,143†‡ | $5,504‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $32,932 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $32,737 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $6,462 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $5,504‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $3,529 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $2,406‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Aida Tomescu worth?

Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Aida Tomescu work is $6,892. The median Aida Tomescu painting sells for $9,508 across 56 lots. The median Aida Tomescu work on paper sells for $4,693 across 10 lots. The median Aida Tomescu print sells for $736 across 7 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Aida Tomescu paintings typically sell for $6,619–$21,518 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Aida Tomescu paintings typically sell for $4,036–$13,413 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Aida Tomescu painting?

Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Aida Tomescu painting is $9,508. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Aida Tomescu's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Aida Tomescu painting is $32,932.

### What is the average price of a Aida Tomescu work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Aida Tomescu work on paper is $4,693. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Aida Tomescu's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Aida Tomescu work on paper is $6,462.

### What is the average price of a large Aida Tomescu painting?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Aida Tomescu painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $11,851, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Aida Tomescu painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Aida Tomescu painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,729, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Aida Tomescu's auction record?

Aida Tomescu's auction record is $32,932, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Aida Tomescu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/aida-tomescu (updated 2026-11-03).

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.