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# Drago J. Prelog (1939–2020)

## What is Drago J. Prelog’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 59 auction results for Drago J. Prelog at 3 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,301 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,022–$9,739, n=5). The auction record is $34,585 for Untitled (acrylic on canvas) (2020, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 1979 | Acrylic on canvas; unframed | $34,585 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Partly dense traffic "Teilweise dichter Verkehr", 2010 | Acrylic on canvas; framed | $33,082 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2020 |
| 3 | Oktoberzeichen, 2008 | Oil on canvas; framed | $27,067 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jul 2021 |
| 4 | Verschlafener Durchblick, 2019 | Acrylic on canvas; framed | $19,548 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Lose geflochten, 2010 | Acrylic on canvas; framed | $18,939 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | "Lichtnest", 2005 | Acrylic on canvas; framed | $18,119 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | Antwerpner Umlauf, 1980 | Acrylic on canvas | $15,037 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2015 |
| 8 | Noon with Fritz Nowotny, 2011 | Acrylic on canvas | $15,037 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2014 |
| 9 | Winterfrühling, 1990 | Acryl auf Leinwand; gerahmt | $14,510 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Feb 2018 |
| 10 | Heute früh noch Maribor, 2015 | Acrylic on canvas; framed | $14,285 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2017 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 40 | $8,633 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $2,840 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $11,206 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $4,210 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $3,759 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 59 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Drago J. Prelog is a Slovenian-Austrian artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $7,220. 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 Drago J. Prelog sold in 2026 for $9,022, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Drago J. Prelog work worth?

Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Drago J. Prelog work is $7,220.

The median Drago J. Prelog painting sells for $7,519 across 29 lots.

The median Drago J. Prelog work on paper sells for $2,857 across 12 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Drago J. Prelog paintings typically sell for $4,323–$7,894 (the middle half of 20 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 | 29 | $7,519 | $34,585 | — | 2026-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $2,857 | $4,210 | — | 2021-05-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $33,082 | $34,585 | — | 2021-07-08 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $4,323–$7,894 | $6,767 | $27,067 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $9,586–$19,548 | $14,661 | $34,585 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $2,105–$3,308 | $2,707 | $3,910 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $34,585 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $33,082 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,210 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $3,910 |

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 Drago J. Prelog worth?

Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Drago J. Prelog work is $7,220. The median Drago J. Prelog painting sells for $7,519 across 29 lots. The median Drago J. Prelog work on paper sells for $2,857 across 12 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Drago J. Prelog paintings typically sell for $4,323–$7,894 (the middle half of 20 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 Drago J. Prelog painting?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Drago J. Prelog painting is $7,519.

### What is Drago J. Prelog's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Drago J. Prelog painting is $34,585.

### What is the average price of a Drago J. Prelog work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Drago J. Prelog work on paper is $2,857.

### What is Drago J. Prelog's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Drago J. Prelog work on paper is $4,210.

### What is the average price of a medium Drago J. Prelog painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Drago J. Prelog painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,767, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Drago J. Prelog work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Drago J. Prelog work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,707, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Drago J. Prelog's auction record?

Drago J. Prelog's auction record is $34,585, set in 2020.

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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, “Drago J. Prelog auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/drago-j-prelog (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.