> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/istvan-ef-zambo · updated 2026-11-01

# István ef Zámbó (b. 1950)

István ef Zámbó is an artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $2,508. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by István ef Zámbó is recorded as sold in 2025 for $4,536; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a István ef Zámbó work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a István ef Zámbó work is $2,508.

The median István ef Zámbó painting sells for $2,895 across 17 lots.

The median István ef Zámbó work on paper sells for $1,688 across 3 lots.

The median István ef Zámbó print sells for $422 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $422‡ | $439‡ | — | 2021-04-23 |
| Paintings | 19 | $2,895‡ | $12,553‡ | 89.5% | 2025-05-23 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,688‡ | $1,856‡ | — | 2024-11-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,061‡ | $1,061‡ | — | 2024-11-19 |

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

István ef Zámbó's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $422. Paintings (19 lots) median $2,895, record $12,553. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical István ef Zámbó painting sells for around 6.9× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,688–$2,024‡ | $2,007‡ | $2,895‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $2,624–$6,842‡ | $4,536‡ | $12,553‡ |

‡ 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 | 2021 | $12,553‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $12,166‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,856‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,688‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $1,061‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $439‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $405‡ |

‡ 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 István ef Zámbó worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a István ef Zámbó work is $2,508. The median István ef Zámbó painting sells for $2,895 across 17 lots. The median István ef Zámbó work on paper sells for $1,688 across 3 lots. The median István ef Zámbó print sells for $422 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a István ef Zámbó painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a István ef Zámbó painting is $2,895. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is István ef Zámbó's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a István ef Zámbó painting is $12,553. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium István ef Zámbó painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium István ef Zámbó painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,536, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is István ef Zámbó's auction record?

István ef Zámbó's auction record is $12,553, set in 2021. 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “István ef Zámbó auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/istvan-ef-zambo (updated 2026-11-01).

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.