Janos Kmetty (1889–1975)
Janos Kmetty is a Hungarian artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $6,602. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Janos Kmetty is recorded as sold in 2025 for $99,875; 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 Janos Kmetty on OpeningBid →What is a Janos Kmetty work worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Janos Kmetty work is $6,602.
The median Janos Kmetty painting sells for $8,299 across 19 lots.
The median Janos Kmetty work on paper sells for $2,125 across 3 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 | 30 | $8,299‡ | $99,875‡ | 63.3% | 2025-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $2,125‡ | $3,638‡ | 42.9% | 2026-05-17 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $4,348–$7,076‡ | $5,767‡ | $44,324‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $9,721–$20,477‡ | $13,372‡ | $99,875‡ |
‡ 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 | 2025 | $99,875‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $52,040‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $3,638‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,125‡ |
‡ 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 Janos Kmetty worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Janos Kmetty work is $6,602. The median Janos Kmetty painting sells for $8,299 across 19 lots. The median Janos Kmetty work on paper sells for $2,125 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Janos Kmetty painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Janos Kmetty painting is $8,299. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Janos Kmetty's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Janos Kmetty painting is $99,875. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Janos Kmetty painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Janos Kmetty painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,372, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Janos Kmetty's auction record?
Janos Kmetty's auction record is $99,875, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Janos Kmetty record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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