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# Dezsoe Orbán (1884–1986)

Dezsoe Orbán is an Australia artist with 130 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $410. 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 Dezsoe Orbán sold in 2026 for $2,299, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Dezsoe Orbán work worth?

Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dezsoe Orbán work is $410.

The median Dezsoe Orbán work on paper sells for $219 across 59 lots.

The median Dezsoe Orbán painting sells for $810 across 20 lots.

The median Dezsoe Orbán sculpture sells for $523 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Dezsoe Orbán work on papers typically sell for $211–$721 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Dezsoe Orbán work on papers typically sell for $51–$156 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 | 30 | $810†‡ | $6,215 | 66.7% | 2026-02-15 |
| Works on Paper | 122 | $219† | $3,390† | 48.4% | 2026-09-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $523† | $523† | — | 2016-05-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $3,390†‡ | $6,215 | — | 2019-05-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 6 | $668–$843† | $736† | $2,452† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $363–$2,114†‡ | $1,203†‡ | $6,215 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $51–$156† | $78† | $454 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $211–$721† | $341† | $3,390† |

† 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 | 2016 | $6,215 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $4,952‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $3,390† |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,999† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $523† |

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Dezsoe Orbán worth?

Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dezsoe Orbán work is $410. The median Dezsoe Orbán work on paper sells for $219 across 59 lots. The median Dezsoe Orbán painting sells for $810 across 20 lots. The median Dezsoe Orbán sculpture sells for $523 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Dezsoe Orbán work on papers typically sell for $211–$721 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Dezsoe Orbán work on papers typically sell for $51–$156 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 Dezsoe Orbán work on paper?

Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dezsoe Orbán work on paper is $219. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Dezsoe Orbán's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dezsoe Orbán work on paper is $3,390. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,390 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Dezsoe Orbán painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dezsoe Orbán painting is $810. 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 Dezsoe Orbán's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dezsoe Orbán painting is $6,215.

### What is the average price of a medium Dezsoe Orbán work on paper?

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dezsoe Orbán work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $341, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Dezsoe Orbán work on paper?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Dezsoe Orbán work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $78, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Dezsoe Orbán's auction record?

Dezsoe Orbán's auction record is $6,215, set in 2016.

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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, “Dezsoe Orbán auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dezsoe-orban (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.