Nicolae Tonitza (1885–1940)
What is Nicolae Tonitza’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 19 auction results for Nicolae Tonitza at 4 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,564 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,751–$13,066, n=9). The auction record is $130,655 for Nud (2026, Artmark (Bucharest)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nud, 1929 | Ulei pe carton | $130,655 | Artmark (Bucharest) | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | A portrait of a young girl (Cap de copil), 1886 | Portrait | $56,250 | Bonhams | May 2017 |
| 3 | Stradă în Mangalia, 1920 | Ulei pe carton | $30,953 | Artmark (Bucharest) | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | Nud, anii '20 | Ulei și tuș pe hârtie lipită pe carton subțire | $13,066 | Artmark (Bucharest) | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Turci la Balcic, 1934 | Acuarelă și peniță pe hârtie | $11,003 | Artmark (Bucharest) | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | A still life with pears, 1886 | Painting | $10,075 | Bonhams | Nov 2019 |
| 7 | Cap de copil, circa 1920 | Tuș pe hârtie | $7,564 | Artmark (Bucharest) | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Patrioții (Jurnalistul și Politicianul) | Cărbune și guașă și tuș pe hârtie | $4,814 | Artmark (Bucharest) | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Enfants jouant sur la place du village, 1886 | Dessin au feutre | $4,369 | Osenat | Nov 2014 |
| 10 | Nud, circa 1920 | Tuș pe hârtie | $2,751 | Artmark (Bucharest) | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 10 | $6,189 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $6,189 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 19 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Nicolae Tonitza is a Romanian artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $6,189. 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 Nicolae Tonitza sold in 2026 for $30,953, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicolae Tonitza work is $6,189.
The median Nicolae Tonitza work on paper sells for $4,814 across 7 lots.
The median Nicolae Tonitza painting sells for $10,075 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $10,075 | $10,075 | 50% | 2019-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $4,814 | $13,066 | — | 2026-06-18 |
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $3,010–$9,283 | $4,814 | $13,066 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $13,066 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $11,003 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $10,075 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Nicolae Tonitza worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicolae Tonitza work is $6,189. The median Nicolae Tonitza work on paper sells for $4,814 across 7 lots. The median Nicolae Tonitza painting sells for $10,075 across 1 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 Nicolae Tonitza's auction record?
Nicolae Tonitza's auction record is $130,655, set in 2026.
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