> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/istvan-macsai · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

## What is a István Mácsai work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “István Mácsai auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/istvan-macsai (updated 2026-11-02).

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.