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# Bela de Kristo (1920–2006)

Bela de Kristo is a Hungarian artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $7,500. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Bela de Kristo sold in 2021 for $13,860, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bela de Kristo work worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bela de Kristo work is $7,500.

The median Bela de Kristo painting sells for $7,500 across 38 lots.

The median Bela de Kristo work on paper sells for $8,539 across 8 lots.

The median Bela de Kristo sculpture sells for $4,437 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Bela de Kristo paintings typically sell for $5,443–$10,649 (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 | 41 | $7,500‡ | $20,000 | 92.7% | 2025-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $8,539 | $20,000 | 80% | 2023-08-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $4,437 | $4,437 | — | 2010-11-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | 2011-03-09 |

‡ 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) | 5 | $4,788–$7,310 | $6,875 | $10,200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $5,443–$10,649‡ | $7,582‡ | $20,000 |

‡ 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 | $8,002–$16,004 | $11,994 | $20,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $20,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $20,000 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $17,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $16,004 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $4,437 |

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 Bela de Kristo worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bela de Kristo work is $7,500. The median Bela de Kristo painting sells for $7,500 across 38 lots. The median Bela de Kristo work on paper sells for $8,539 across 8 lots. The median Bela de Kristo sculpture sells for $4,437 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bela de Kristo paintings typically sell for $5,443–$10,649 (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 Bela de Kristo painting?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bela de Kristo painting is $7,500. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Bela de Kristo's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bela de Kristo painting is $20,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Bela de Kristo painting?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bela de Kristo painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,582, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Bela de Kristo's auction record?

Bela de Kristo's auction record is $20,000, set in 2010.

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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, “Bela de Kristo auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bela-de-kristo (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.