> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/martin-szekely · updated 2026-11-02

# Martin Szekely (1956–2003)

## What is Martin Szekely’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 252 auction results for Martin Szekely at 18 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $18,171 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,431–$29,861, n=34). The auction record is $424,653 for Soleil noir mirror, 2007 | Miroir soleil noir, 2007 (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soleil noir mirror, 2007 | Miroir soleil noir, 2007, 2007 | Stainless steel | $424,653 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | M.L. table | Stainless steel | $155,000 | Phillips | Jun 2014 |
| 3 | Blanche, 2007 | PIétement en Corian, plateau en aluminium nid d'abeille et Corian blanc | $130,213 | Artcurial | May 2018 |
| 4 | TABLE BLANCHE | Table | $100,000 | Sotheby's | Dec 2019 |
| 5 | Reflet for Christofle Haute Orfèvrerie, 2001 | Silver | $92,621 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | Console MAP, 2013 | Aluminum | $92,451 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 7 | Prototype White table, 2007 | Aluminum | $86,500 | Wright | Dec 2012 |
| 8 | Black Mirror One, 2006 | Stainless steel | $85,496 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Table Blanche, 2007 | Aluminium | $299,236 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Table Blanche, 2007 | Aluminium | $242,239 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 8 | $20,826 |
| Other | 228 | $19,957 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 92 | $30,891 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 60 | $17,573 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $11,947 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 252 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Martin Szekely is a French artist with 287 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $18,532. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Martin Szekely sold in 2026 for $20,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Martin Szekely works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Martin Szekely work worth?

Across 251 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Szekely work is $18,532.

The median Martin Szekely sculpture sells for $29,861 across 53 lots.

The median Martin Szekely print sells for $3,142 across 1 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Martin Szekely sculptures typically sell for $33,936–$69,590 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $3,142 | $3,142 | — | 2021-12-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 58 | $29,861 | $299,236 | 91.4% | 2026-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $92,621 | $424,653 | — | 2023-12-06 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $7,666–$20,936 | $14,483 | $31,349 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $12,948–$25,364 | $17,672 | $85,496 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $33,936–$69,590 | $52,744 | $299,236 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $299,236 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $242,239 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $3,142 |

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 Szekely worth?

Across 251 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Szekely work is $18,532. The median Martin Szekely sculpture sells for $29,861 across 53 lots. The median Martin Szekely print sells for $3,142 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Martin Szekely sculptures typically sell for $33,936–$69,590 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Martin Szekely sculpture?

Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Szekely sculpture is $29,861.

### What is Martin Szekely's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Szekely sculpture is $299,236.

### What is the average price of a large Martin Szekely sculpture?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Martin Szekely sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $52,744, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Martin Szekely sculpture?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Martin Szekely sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $17,672, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Martin Szekely's auction record is $424,653, set in 2021.

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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 Szekely auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/martin-szekely (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.