IONESCO Irina (1930–2022)
IONESCO Irina is a Frans/Roemeens artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $438. 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 IONESCO Irina sold in 2026 for $1,253, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a IONESCO Irina work is $438.
The median IONESCO Irina photograph sells for $465 across 21 lots.
The median IONESCO Irina work on paper sells for $934 across 1 lots.
The median IONESCO Irina print sells for $344 across 1 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 | $344 | $344 | — | 2021-05-04 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $934 | $934 | — | 2015-06-29 |
| Photography | 23 | $465†‡ | $2,140 | 91.3% | 2026-06-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $272–$808†‡ | $462†‡ | $2,140 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2017 | $2,140 |
| Photography | 2021 | $1,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $934 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $344 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a IONESCO Irina worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a IONESCO Irina work is $438. The median IONESCO Irina photograph sells for $465 across 21 lots. The median IONESCO Irina work on paper sells for $934 across 1 lots. The median IONESCO Irina print sells for $344 across 1 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 IONESCO Irina photograph?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a IONESCO Irina photograph is $465. 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 IONESCO Irina's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a IONESCO Irina photograph is $2,140.
What is the average price of a small IONESCO Irina photograph?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small IONESCO Irina photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $462, 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 IONESCO Irina's auction record?
IONESCO Irina's auction record is $2,140, set in 2017.
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