István Pekáry (1905–1981)
István Pekáry is an artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $6,495. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by István Pekáry is recorded as sold in 2026 for $10,055; 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 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a István Pekáry work is $6,495.
The median István Pekáry painting sells for $6,520 across 25 lots.
The median István Pekáry work on paper sells for $2,371 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) István Pekáry paintings typically sell for $3,202–$8,770 (the middle half of 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $6,520‡ | $31,340‡ | 69.4% | 2025-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $2,371‡ | $2,371‡ | 33.3% | 2024-05-13 |
‡ 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) | 22 | $3,202–$8,770‡ | $6,495‡ | $19,843‡ |
‡ 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 | 2018 | $31,340‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $19,843‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,371‡ |
‡ 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 Pekáry worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a István Pekáry work is $6,495. The median István Pekáry painting sells for $6,520 across 25 lots. The median István Pekáry work on paper sells for $2,371 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) István Pekáry paintings typically sell for $3,202–$8,770 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a István Pekáry painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a István Pekáry painting is $6,520. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is István Pekáry's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a István Pekáry painting is $31,340. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium István Pekáry painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium István Pekáry painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,495, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is István Pekáry's auction record?
István Pekáry's auction record is $31,340, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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