Károly Patkó (1895–1941)
Károly Patkó is a Hungarian artist with 85 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $8,456. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Károly Patkó sold in 2026 for $59,872, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Károly Patkó work is $8,456.
The median Károly Patkó painting sells for $24,769 across 29 lots.
The median Károly Patkó work on paper sells for $2,680 across 22 lots.
The median Károly Patkó print sells for $484 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Károly Patkó paintings typically sell for $11,721–$62,999 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $484‡ | $622‡ | — | 2020-09-20 |
| Paintings | 48 | $24,769‡ | $104,654‡ | 60.4% | 2026-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $2,680‡ | $34,306 | 81.5% | 2024-12-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $91,603‡ | $104,654‡ | — | 2023-12-16 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Károly Patkó's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $484. Paintings (48 lots) median $24,769, record $104,654. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Károly Patkó painting sells for around 51× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $91,603.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $11,721–$62,999‡ | $29,129‡ | $104,654‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $1,986–$10,380‡ | $5,648‡ | $34,306 |
‡ 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 | $104,654‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $91,603‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $34,306 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $20,210‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $622‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $484‡ |
‡ 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 Károly Patkó worth?
Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Károly Patkó work is $8,456. The median Károly Patkó painting sells for $24,769 across 29 lots. The median Károly Patkó work on paper sells for $2,680 across 22 lots. The median Károly Patkó print sells for $484 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Károly Patkó paintings typically sell for $11,721–$62,999 (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 Károly Patkó painting?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Károly Patkó painting is $24,769. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Károly Patkó's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Károly Patkó painting is $104,654. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Károly Patkó work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Károly Patkó work on paper is $2,680. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Károly Patkó's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Károly Patkó work on paper is $34,306.
What is the average price of a medium Károly Patkó painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Károly Patkó painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $29,129, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Károly Patkó work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Károly Patkó work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,648, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Károly Patkó's auction record?
Károly Patkó's auction record is $104,654, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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