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# Elemér Polonyi (1911–1991)

Elemér Polonyi is a New York/Hungary artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $190. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Elemér Polonyi is recorded as sold in 2024 for $840; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Elemér Polonyi work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elemér Polonyi work is $190.

The median Elemér Polonyi work on paper sells for $123 across 4 lots.

The median Elemér Polonyi painting sells for $343 across 3 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 | 3 | $343‡ | $840‡ | — | 2024-09-26 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $123‡ | $225‡ | — | 2024-09-26 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $840‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $343 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $225‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $146‡ |

‡ 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 Elemér Polonyi worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elemér Polonyi work is $190. The median Elemér Polonyi work on paper sells for $123 across 4 lots. The median Elemér Polonyi painting sells for $343 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Elemér Polonyi's auction record?

Elemér Polonyi's auction record is $840, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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.