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# Drago Prelog (1939–2020)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 82 auction results for Drago Prelog at 2 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,343 including buyer’s premium (middle half $970–$1,418, n=5). The auction record is $35,244 for Zeichnen ist lustig II (2021, Dorotheum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zeichnen ist lustig II, 2012 | Acrylic on canvas | $35,244 | Dorotheum | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Harmonischer Umlauf, 2005 | Acrylic on canvas | $9,701 | Dorotheum | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Rot oben rechts, 1992 | Acrylic on canvas | $6,664 | Dorotheum | Jul 2020 |
| 4 | Drago Julius Prelog, 1939 | — | $5,639 | Dorotheum | Jun 2017 |
| 5 | Netzkopf, 1999 | Acrylic on canvas | $4,739 | Dorotheum | Jul 2020 |
| 6 | Drago Julius Prelog, 1939 | Ink | $2,934 | Dorotheum | Dec 2017 |
| 7 | Drago Julius Prelog | Mischtechnik | $2,297 | Dorotheum | May 2022 |
| 8 | Drago Julius Prelog, 1985 | Mixed media | $1,917 | Dorotheum | Sep 2022 |
| 9 | Drago Julius Prelog, 1983 | Mischtechnik | $1,892 | Dorotheum | May 2022 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vier aus Vier, 1995 | 4 etchings with aquatint and prelography, partly on chine collée on wove paper | $3,356 | Dorotheum | Apr 2022 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 16 | $1,037 |
| Prints | 7 | $357 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $3,356 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $533 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 82 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Drago Prelog is a Slovenian-Austrian artist with 94 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $679. 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 Prelog sold in 2026 for $1,343, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Drago Prelog work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Drago Prelog work worth?

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Drago Prelog work is $679.

The median Drago Prelog work on paper sells for $614 across 8 lots.

The median Drago Prelog painting sells for $8,029 across 3 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 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 3 | $8,029† | $9,701 | — | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $614† | $1,715† | 88.9% | 2019-11-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $9,701†‡ | $35,244 | — | 2026-09-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $549–$1,429† | $678† | $1,715† |

† 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 | 2026 | $9,701 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $8,029† |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $1,715† |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $1,429† |

† 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 Drago Prelog worth?

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Drago Prelog work is $679. The median Drago Prelog work on paper sells for $614 across 8 lots. The median Drago Prelog painting sells for $8,029 across 3 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 Drago Prelog's auction record?

Drago Prelog's auction record is $35,244, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Drago Prelog auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/drago-prelog (updated 2026-11-02).

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.