Béla Balla (1882–1965)
Béla Balla is an artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $1,842. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Béla Balla is recorded as sold in 2025 for $1,909; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Béla Balla on OpeningBid →What is a Béla Balla work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Béla Balla work is $1,842.
The median Béla Balla painting sells for $1,809 across 18 lots.
The median Béla Balla work on paper sells for $2,083 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $1,809‡ | $14,602‡ | 69.2% | 2025-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,083‡ | $2,083‡ | — | 2022-12-19 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,678–$2,280‡ | $1,843‡ | $7,768‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,454–$2,333‡ | $1,783‡ | $14,602‡ |
‡ 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 | 2017 | $14,602‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $7,768‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,083‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Béla Balla worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Béla Balla work is $1,842. The median Béla Balla painting sells for $1,809 across 18 lots. The median Béla Balla work on paper sells for $2,083 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Béla Balla painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Béla Balla painting is $1,809. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Béla Balla's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Béla Balla painting is $14,602. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Béla Balla painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Béla Balla painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,783, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Béla Balla's auction record?
Béla Balla's auction record is $14,602, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Béla Balla record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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