Eugene Ionesco (1909–1994)
Eugene Ionesco is a Romanian-French artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $325. 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 Eugene Ionesco is recorded as sold in 2026 for $363; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Eugene Ionesco on OpeningBid →What is a Eugene Ionesco work worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eugene Ionesco work is $325.
The median Eugene Ionesco print sells for $183 across 14 lots.
The median Eugene Ionesco work on paper sells for $1,381 across 8 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 | 16 | $183†‡ | $1,941 | 87.5% | 2024-09-26 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $1,381†‡ | $2,357 | 61.5% | 2019-12-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $1,941 | $2,357 | — | 2019-12-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $140–$338†‡ | $183†‡ | $1,941 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $477–$1,941‡ | $1,941‡ | $2,357 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $2,357 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,941 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,941 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $380 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Eugene Ionesco worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eugene Ionesco work is $325. The median Eugene Ionesco print sells for $183 across 14 lots. The median Eugene Ionesco work on paper sells for $1,381 across 8 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 Eugene Ionesco print?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eugene Ionesco print is $183. 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 Eugene Ionesco's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eugene Ionesco print is $1,941.
What is the average price of a Eugene Ionesco work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eugene Ionesco work on paper is $1,381. 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 Eugene Ionesco's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eugene Ionesco work on paper is $2,357.
What is the average price of a medium Eugene Ionesco print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Eugene Ionesco print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $183, 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 Eugene Ionesco's auction record?
Eugene Ionesco's auction record is $2,357, set in 2019.
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