István Mácsai (1922–2005)
István Mácsai is a Hungarian artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $1,656. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by István Mácsai is recorded as sold in 2025 for $2,350; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a István Mácsai work is $1,656.
The median István Mácsai painting sells for $1,739 across 20 lots.
The median István Mácsai work on paper sells for $338 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 | 21 | $1,739‡ | $5,487‡ | 95.2% | 2026-05-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $338‡ | $338‡ | — | 2021-04-23 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $1,591–$2,941‡ | $1,739‡ | $5,487‡ |
‡ 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 | 2024 | $5,487‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,910‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $338‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a István Mácsai worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a István Mácsai work is $1,656. The median István Mácsai painting sells for $1,739 across 20 lots. The median István Mácsai work on paper sells for $338 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a István Mácsai painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a István Mácsai painting is $1,739. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is István Mácsai's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a István Mácsai painting is $5,487. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium István Mácsai painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium István Mácsai painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,739, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is István Mácsai's auction record?
István Mácsai's auction record is $5,487, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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