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# Kalman Kemeny (1896–1994)

Kalman Kemeny is a Hungarian artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,291.

A work by Kalman Kemeny sold in 2005 for $1,614, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kalman Kemeny work worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kalman Kemeny work is $1,291.

The median Kalman Kemeny painting sells for $1,238 across 32 lots.

The median Kalman Kemeny work on paper sells for $1,238 across 12 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Kalman Kemeny paintings typically sell for $1,184–$1,776 (the middle half of 24 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 | 32 | $1,238‡ | $6,026 | — | 2024-04-16 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $1,238‡ | $2,152 | 92.3% | 2025-12-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $3,228 | $6,026 | — | 2005-06-30 |

‡ 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) | 7 | $753–$1,614‡ | $1,076‡ | $1,937 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $1,184–$1,776 | $1,238 | $6,026 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $762–$1,641‡ | $1,238‡ | $2,152 |

‡ 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 | 2005 | $6,026 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $3,228 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $2,152 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $2,045 |

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 Kalman Kemeny worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kalman Kemeny work is $1,291. The median Kalman Kemeny painting sells for $1,238 across 32 lots. The median Kalman Kemeny work on paper sells for $1,238 across 12 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Kalman Kemeny paintings typically sell for $1,184–$1,776 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Kalman Kemeny painting?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kalman Kemeny painting is $1,238. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kalman Kemeny's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kalman Kemeny painting is $6,026.

### What is the average price of a Kalman Kemeny work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kalman Kemeny work on paper is $1,238. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kalman Kemeny's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kalman Kemeny work on paper is $2,152.

### What is the average price of a medium Kalman Kemeny painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kalman Kemeny painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,238, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Kalman Kemeny work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kalman Kemeny work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,238, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kalman Kemeny's auction record?

Kalman Kemeny's auction record is $6,026, set in 2005.

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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, “Kalman Kemeny auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kalman-kemeny-3 (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.