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# István Nádler (b. 1938)

István Nádler is a Hungarian artist with 94 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $5,633. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by István Nádler is recorded as sold in 2025 for $22,031; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a István Nádler work worth?

Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a István Nádler work is $5,633.

The median István Nádler painting sells for $12,356 across 51 lots.

The median István Nádler work on paper sells for $2,270 across 5 lots.

The median István Nádler print sells for $1,555 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) István Nádler paintings typically sell for $3,523–$20,518 (the middle half of 29 sold 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 | 7 | $1,555‡ | $2,973‡ | 71.4% | 2021-06-18 |
| Paintings | 61 | $12,356‡ | $96,301‡ | 83.6% | 2025-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $2,270‡ | $4,536‡ | 55.6% | 2025-05-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $80,762‡ | $96,301‡ | — | 2022-12-17 |

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

István Nádler's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $1,555 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (61 lots) median $12,356, record $96,301. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical István Nádler painting sells for around 7.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $80,762.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $800–$1,714‡ | $1,555‡ | $2,973‡ |

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $3,523–$20,518‡ | $6,929‡ | $79,232‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $15,903–$42,971‡ | $26,411‡ | $96,301‡ |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,124–$2,757‡ | $2,270‡ | $4,536‡ |

‡ 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 | 2019 | $96,301‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $82,292 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $4,536‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,973‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,757‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,714‡ |

‡ 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 Nádler worth?

Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a István Nádler work is $5,633. The median István Nádler painting sells for $12,356 across 51 lots. The median István Nádler work on paper sells for $2,270 across 5 lots. The median István Nádler print sells for $1,555 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) István Nádler paintings typically sell for $3,523–$20,518 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a István Nádler painting?

Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a István Nádler painting is $12,356. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is István Nádler's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a István Nádler painting is $96,301. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium István Nádler painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,929, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a large István Nádler painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a large István Nádler painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $26,411, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is István Nádler's auction record?

István Nádler's auction record is $96,301, set in 2019. 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 Nádler auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/istvan-nadler (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.