> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ilona-herc · updated 2026-11-03

# Ilona Herc (b. 1972)

## What is Ilona Herc’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 74 auction results for Ilona Herc at 2 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $585 including buyer’s premium (middle half $489–$845, n=8). The auction record is $1,648 for Spacer (2020, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spacer, 2020 | Akryl/płótno | $1,648 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2020 |
| 2 | Cień, 2025 | Akryl/płótno | $1,368 | DESA Unicum | Aug 2025 |
| 3 | Miejsce Wery. Port, 2020 | Akryl/płótno | $1,148 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2020 |
| 4 | Sama, 2017 | Akryl/płótno | $1,138 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2019 |
| 5 | Złotowłosa, 2025 | Akryl/płótno | $986 | DESA Unicum | Jan 2026 |
| 6 | Podróżniczka, 2024 | Akryl/płótno | $900 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2024 |
| 7 | Obowiązki uczuć, 2024 | Akryl/płótno | $798 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2024 |
| 8 | Drugi brzeg, 2025 | Akryl/płótno | $625 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Powroty, 2026 | Akryl/płótno | $545 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Pomiędzy niebem a ziemią, 2024 | Akryl/płótno | $503 | DESA Unicum | Feb 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $849 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $625 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 74 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ilona Herc is an artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $714. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ilona Herc sold in 2026 for $986, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Ilona Herc work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Ilona Herc work worth?

Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ilona Herc work is $714.

The median Ilona Herc painting sells for $746 across 69 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ilona Herc paintings typically sell for $510–$954 (the middle half of 63 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 69 | $746† | $2,235† | — | 2026-07-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $2,157† | $2,235† | — | 2021-06-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 63 | $510–$954† | $702† | $2,235† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1,098–$1,188† | $1,128† | $1,518† |

† 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 | 2021 | $2,235† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,143† |

† 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 Ilona Herc worth?

Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ilona Herc work is $714. The median Ilona Herc painting sells for $746 across 69 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ilona Herc paintings typically sell for $510–$954 (the middle half of 63 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Ilona Herc painting?

Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ilona Herc painting is $746. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ilona Herc's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ilona Herc painting is $2,235. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,235 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Ilona Herc painting?

Based on 63 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ilona Herc painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $702, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ilona Herc's auction record?

Ilona Herc's auction record is $2,235, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,235 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Ilona Herc auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ilona-herc (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.