Béla Kontuly (1904–1983)
Béla Kontuly is a Hungarian artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $2,802. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Béla Kontuly is recorded as sold in 2026 for $11,172; 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 Kontuly on OpeningBid →What is a Béla Kontuly work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Béla Kontuly work is $2,802.
The median Béla Kontuly painting sells for $1,562 across 9 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 | 14 | $1,562‡ | $49,747‡ | 64.3% | 2024-12-15 |
‡ 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) | 7 | $698–$6,727‡ | $786‡ | $49,747‡ |
‡ 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 | 2019 | $49,747‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $11,892‡ |
‡ 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 Kontuly worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Béla Kontuly work is $2,802. The median Béla Kontuly painting sells for $1,562 across 9 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Béla Kontuly painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Béla Kontuly painting is $1,562. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Béla Kontuly's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Béla Kontuly painting is $49,747. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Béla Kontuly's auction record?
Béla Kontuly's auction record is $49,747, set in 2019. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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