Lajos Szalay (1909–1995)
Lajos Szalay is a Hungarian artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $1,034. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Lajos Szalay sold in 2024 for $1,103, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lajos Szalay on OpeningBid →What is a Lajos Szalay work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lajos Szalay work is $1,034.
The median Lajos Szalay work on paper sells for $987 across 10 lots.
The median Lajos Szalay painting sells for $1,214 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 | 1 | $1,214‡ | $1,214‡ | — | 2021-04-24 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $987‡ | $2,026‡ | 83.3% | 2024-09-10 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $772–$1,044‡ | $824‡ | $2,026‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,026‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,310 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,214‡ |
‡ 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 Lajos Szalay worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lajos Szalay work is $1,034. The median Lajos Szalay work on paper sells for $987 across 10 lots. The median Lajos Szalay painting sells for $1,214 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Lajos Szalay work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lajos Szalay work on paper is $987. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lajos Szalay's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lajos Szalay work on paper is $2,026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Lajos Szalay's auction record?
Lajos Szalay's auction record is $2,026, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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