Andre Kertesz (1894–1985)
Andre Kertesz is a Hungarian artist with 453 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,990. 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 Andre Kertesz sold in 2026 for $7,620, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 356 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Andre Kertesz work is $2,990.
The median Andre Kertesz photograph sells for $3,300 across 331 lots.
The median Andre Kertesz print sells for $538 across 2 lots.
The median Andre Kertesz work on paper sells for $161 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Andre Kertesz photographs typically sell for $2,070–$8,815 (the middle half of 247 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 | 3 | $538 | $920 | 66.7% | 2021-05-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $161 | $161 | — | 1998-06-11 |
| Photography | 385 | $3,300†‡ | $80,546 | 86% | 2026-04-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $28,896 | $80,546 | — | 2016-04-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 247 | $2,070–$8,815†‡ | $4,200†‡ | $80,546 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $2,490–$9,456 | $4,864 | $16,900 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2012 | $80,546 |
| Photography | 2012 | $60,410 |
| Prints & Editions | 1997 | $920 |
| Works on Paper | 1998 | $161 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $155 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Andre Kertesz worth?
Across 356 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Andre Kertesz work is $2,990. The median Andre Kertesz photograph sells for $3,300 across 331 lots. The median Andre Kertesz print sells for $538 across 2 lots. The median Andre Kertesz work on paper sells for $161 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Andre Kertesz photographs typically sell for $2,070–$8,815 (the middle half of 247 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 Andre Kertesz photograph?
Based on 331 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Andre Kertesz photograph is $3,300. 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 Andre Kertesz's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Andre Kertesz photograph is $80,546.
What is the average price of a small Andre Kertesz photograph?
Based on 247 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Andre Kertesz photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,200, 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 Andre Kertesz photograph?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Andre Kertesz photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,864, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Andre Kertesz's auction record?
Andre Kertesz's auction record is $80,546, set in 2012.
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