Béla (1911–1999)
Béla is a Hungarian artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $4,421. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Béla is recorded as sold in 2026 for $7,569; 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 on OpeningBid →What is a Béla work worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Béla work is $4,421.
The median Béla painting sells for $4,527 across 36 lots.
The median Béla work on paper sells for $5,040 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Béla paintings typically sell for $3,578–$7,825 (the middle half of 32 sold 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 | 44 | $4,527‡ | $16,519‡ | 81.8% | 2026-05-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $5,040‡ | $5,040‡ | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $3,578–$7,825‡ | $4,527‡ | $16,519‡ |
‡ 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 | 2021 | $16,519‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $12,948‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $5,040‡ |
‡ 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 worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Béla work is $4,421. The median Béla painting sells for $4,527 across 36 lots. The median Béla work on paper sells for $5,040 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Béla paintings typically sell for $3,578–$7,825 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Béla painting?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Béla painting is $4,527. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Béla's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Béla painting is $16,519. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Béla painting?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Béla painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,527, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Béla's auction record?
Béla's auction record is $16,519, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Béla record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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