Bela Ivanyi (1936–2022)
What is Bela Ivanyi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Bela Ivanyi at 5 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $285 including buyer’s premium (middle half $146–$367, n=17). The auction record is $981 for Bathers (2025, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bathers | Oil on board | $981 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Early Full Moon, Ross River Floodplains | Acrylic on canvas | $823 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Wetlands | Acrylic and oil on canvas | $720 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | Untitled (Abstract), 1968 | Oil on masonite | $437 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | Rain at Squeaky Creek (Wilsons Promenade) | Gouache | $367 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Flat Top Mountain, Santa Teresa | Acrylic on paper | $320 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| 7 | Early Morning Aratanga Road | Acrylic on paper | $317 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | Tasman Landscape No. 1 | Gouache | $301 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | South West of Alice Springs | Mixed media on paper | $285 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 10 | Dead Gidgee Trees | Acrylic on paper | $240 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $320 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $103 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $293 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $40 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Bela Ivanyi is an Australia artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $197. 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 Bela Ivanyi sold in 2026 for $301, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bela Ivanyi on OpeningBid →What is a Bela Ivanyi work worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bela Ivanyi work is $197.
The median Bela Ivanyi painting sells for $320 across 15 lots.
The median Bela Ivanyi work on paper sells for $113 across 9 lots.
The median Bela Ivanyi print sells for $17 across 1 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 | 1 | $17† | $17† | — | 2019-09-26 |
| Paintings | 23 | $320†‡ | $1,700† | 65.2% | 2026-07-01 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $113† | $301 | 81.8% | 2026-07-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Bela Ivanyi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $17. Paintings (23 lots) median $320, record $1,700. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,700 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Bela Ivanyi painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $215–$630†‡ | $320†‡ | $1,377‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | $163–$285† | $181† | $301 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $1,700† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,377‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $301 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $285 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $17† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Bela Ivanyi worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bela Ivanyi work is $197. The median Bela Ivanyi painting sells for $320 across 15 lots. The median Bela Ivanyi work on paper sells for $113 across 9 lots. The median Bela Ivanyi print sells for $17 across 1 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 Bela Ivanyi painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bela Ivanyi painting is $320. 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 Bela Ivanyi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bela Ivanyi painting is $1,700. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,700 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Bela Ivanyi work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bela Ivanyi work on paper is $113. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bela Ivanyi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bela Ivanyi work on paper is $301.
What is the average price of a medium Bela Ivanyi painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bela Ivanyi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $320, 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 Bela Ivanyi's auction record?
Bela Ivanyi's auction record is $1,377, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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