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# Martin Munkacsi (1896–1963)

Martin Munkacsi is a Hungarian artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,857. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Martin Munkacsi sold in 2026 for $8,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Martin Munkacsi work worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Munkacsi work is $1,857.

The median Martin Munkacsi photograph sells for $2,566 across 37 lots.

The median Martin Munkacsi print sells for $65 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Martin Munkacsi photographs typically sell for $1,197–$8,255 (the middle half of 32 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 | 2 | $65‡ | $65‡ | 50% | 2026-02-10 |
| Photography | 39 | $2,566 | $30,240 | 94.9% | 2026-10-08 |

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

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $1,197–$8,255 | $2,903 | $30,240 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2022 | $30,240 |
| Photography | 2021 | $18,900 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $65‡ |

‡ 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 Martin Munkacsi worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Munkacsi work is $1,857. The median Martin Munkacsi photograph sells for $2,566 across 37 lots. The median Martin Munkacsi print sells for $65 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Martin Munkacsi photographs typically sell for $1,197–$8,255 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Martin Munkacsi photograph?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Munkacsi photograph is $2,566.

### What is Martin Munkacsi's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Munkacsi photograph is $30,240.

### What is the average price of a small Martin Munkacsi photograph?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Martin Munkacsi photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,903, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Martin Munkacsi's auction record?

Martin Munkacsi's auction record is $30,240, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Martin Munkacsi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/martin-munkacsi-2 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.