Lajos Tihanyi (1885–1938)
Lajos Tihanyi is a Hungarian artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $48,140. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Lajos Tihanyi is recorded as sold in 2025 for $283,475; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lajos Tihanyi work is $48,140.
The median Lajos Tihanyi painting sells for $69,825 across 21 lots.
The median Lajos Tihanyi work on paper sells for $8,949 across 4 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 | 28 | $69,825‡ | $861,681‡ | 75% | 2025-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $8,949‡ | $18,164 | — | 2024-05-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $303,652‡ | $861,681‡ | — | 2025-05-19 |
‡ 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) | 5 | $10,913–$38,820‡ | $25,696‡ | $53,847‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $58,982–$215,629‡ | $93,637‡ | $861,681‡ |
‡ 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 | 2017 | $861,681‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $377,698‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $18,164 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $13,729‡ |
‡ 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 Tihanyi worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lajos Tihanyi work is $48,140. The median Lajos Tihanyi painting sells for $69,825 across 21 lots. The median Lajos Tihanyi work on paper sells for $8,949 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Lajos Tihanyi painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lajos Tihanyi painting is $69,825. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lajos Tihanyi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lajos Tihanyi painting is $861,681. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Lajos Tihanyi painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lajos Tihanyi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $93,637, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lajos Tihanyi's auction record?
Lajos Tihanyi's auction record is $861,681, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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