Elmyr de Hory (1906–1976)
Elmyr de Hory is a Hungarian artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,002. 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 Elmyr de Hory sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,200 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Elmyr de Hory on OpeningBid →What is a Elmyr de Hory work worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elmyr de Hory work is $1,002.
The median Elmyr de Hory painting sells for $1,970 across 20 lots.
The median Elmyr de Hory print sells for $299 across 16 lots.
The median Elmyr de Hory work on paper sells for $1,115 across 13 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 | 20 | $299†‡ | $3,346‡ | 80% | 2024-11-19 |
| Paintings | 29 | $1,970†‡ | $10,223 | 69% | 2025-03-26 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $1,115†‡ | $4,400† | 76.5% | 2026-09-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $10,223† | $11,000† | — | 2015-06-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Elmyr de Hory's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (20 lots) median $299 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (29 lots) median $1,970, record $10,223. A typical Elmyr de Hory painting sells for around 6.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $10,223.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $218–$500†‡ | $297†‡ | $3,346‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $1,077–$3,339†‡ | $2,055†‡ | $10,223 |
† 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) | 5 | $170–$476†‡ | $315†‡ | $588‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,115–$4,081†‡ | $1,795†‡ | $4,400† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $10,223 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $5,240† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $4,400† |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $4,324† |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $3,346‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,931‡ |
† 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. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Elmyr de Hory worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elmyr de Hory work is $1,002. The median Elmyr de Hory painting sells for $1,970 across 20 lots. The median Elmyr de Hory print sells for $299 across 16 lots. The median Elmyr de Hory work on paper sells for $1,115 across 13 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 Elmyr de Hory painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elmyr de Hory painting is $1,970. 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 Elmyr de Hory's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Elmyr de Hory painting is $10,223.
What is the average price of a Elmyr de Hory print?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elmyr de Hory print is $299. 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 Elmyr de Hory's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Elmyr de Hory print is $3,346. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Elmyr de Hory work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elmyr de Hory work on paper is $1,115. 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 Elmyr de Hory's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Elmyr de Hory work on paper is $4,400. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,400 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Elmyr de Hory painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Elmyr de Hory painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,055, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Elmyr de Hory print?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Elmyr de Hory print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $297, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Elmyr de Hory's auction record?
Elmyr de Hory's auction record is $10,223, set in 2015.
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