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# Istvan Sandorfi (1948–2007)

Istvan Sandorfi is a Hungarian artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $6,556. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Istvan Sandorfi sold in 2023 for $20,151, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Istvan Sandorfi work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Istvan Sandorfi work is $6,556.

The median Istvan Sandorfi painting sells for $9,022 across 20 lots.

The median Istvan Sandorfi print sells for $295 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $295 | $415 | — | 2019-02-08 |
| Paintings | 24 | $9,022† | $40,531 | 83.3% | 2023-12-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Istvan Sandorfi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $295. Paintings (24 lots) median $9,022, record $40,531. A typical Istvan Sandorfi painting sells for around 31× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $5,594–$15,916† | $10,941† | $40,531 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $40,531 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $34,741 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $415 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $175 |

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 Istvan Sandorfi worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Istvan Sandorfi work is $6,556. The median Istvan Sandorfi painting sells for $9,022 across 20 lots. The median Istvan Sandorfi print sells for $295 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Istvan Sandorfi painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Istvan Sandorfi painting is $9,022. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Istvan Sandorfi's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Istvan Sandorfi painting is $40,531.

### What is the average price of a large Istvan Sandorfi painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Istvan Sandorfi painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $10,941, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Istvan Sandorfi's auction record?

Istvan Sandorfi's auction record is $40,531, set in 2021.

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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, “Istvan Sandorfi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/istvan-sandorfi (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.