> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karoly-marko · updated 2026-11-03

# Karóly (1822–1891)

Karóly is a Hungarian artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $5,420. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Karóly sold in 2026 for $15,136, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karóly work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karóly work is $5,420.

The median Karóly painting sells for $5,352 across 17 lots.

The median Karóly work on paper sells for $4,743 across 1 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 | $5,352‡ | $26,675‡ | 47.2% | 2026-05-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $4,743‡ | $4,743‡ | — | 2022-12-19 |

‡ 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) | 10 | $3,790–$5,404‡ | $4,841‡ | $8,752‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $5,352–$24,880‡ | $10,974‡ | $26,675‡ |

‡ 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 | 2022 | $26,675‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $24,880‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $4,743‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Karóly worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karóly work is $5,420. The median Karóly painting sells for $5,352 across 17 lots. The median Karóly work on paper sells for $4,743 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Karóly painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karóly painting is $5,352. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Karóly's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Karóly painting is $26,675. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Karóly painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Karóly painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,841, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Karóly's auction record?

Karóly's auction record is $26,675, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Karóly auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karoly-marko (updated 2026-11-03).

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.