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

# István (1887–1944)

István is a Hungarian artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $1,431. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by István sold in 2022 for $10,248, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a István work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a István work is $1,431.

The median István work on paper sells for $1,282 across 2 lots.

The median István painting sells for $10,248 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $10,248 | $10,248 | 25% | 2022-04-05 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,282‡ | $1,431‡ | 33.3% | 2021-10-17 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $10,248 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,431‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,132‡ |

‡ 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 worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a István work is $1,431. The median István work on paper sells for $1,282 across 2 lots. The median István painting sells for $10,248 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is István's auction record?

István's auction record is $10,248, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.