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

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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, “Béla auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bela-czene (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.