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# Desiderius Orban (1884–1986)

Desiderius Orban is an artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $3,389.

A work by Desiderius Orban sold in 2007 for $3,389, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Desiderius Orban work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Desiderius Orban work is $3,389.

The median Desiderius Orban painting sells for $5,720 across 2 lots.

The median Desiderius Orban work on paper sells for $960 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $5,720 | $8,050 | — | 2007-08-29 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $960† | $1,198 | — | 2016-07-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $8,050 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $3,389 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1,198 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $722† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Desiderius Orban worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Desiderius Orban work is $3,389. The median Desiderius Orban painting sells for $5,720 across 2 lots. The median Desiderius Orban work on paper sells for $960 across 2 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 Desiderius Orban's auction record?

Desiderius Orban's auction record is $8,050, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.