István (1873–1937)
István is an artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $1,775. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by István is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,784; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View István on OpeningBid →What is a István work worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a István work is $1,775.
The median István work on paper sells for $1,751 across 25 lots.
The median István painting sells for $3,304 across 5 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 | 11 | $3,304‡ | $8,869‡ | 45.5% | 2023-02-14 |
| Works on Paper | 55 | $1,751‡ | $11,912‡ | 45.5% | 2026-05-17 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $1,142–$2,219‡ | $1,553‡ | $5,126‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $3,690–$11,846‡ | $7,896‡ | $11,912‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $11,912‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $11,890‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $8,869‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $3,859‡ |
‡ 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 worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a István work is $1,775. The median István work on paper sells for $1,751 across 25 lots. The median István painting sells for $3,304 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a István work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a István work on paper is $1,751. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is István's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a István work on paper is $11,912. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a István painting?
Based on 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a István painting is $3,304. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is István's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a István painting is $8,869. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small István work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small István work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,553, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is István's auction record?
István's auction record is $11,912, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full István record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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