Foldes Peter (1924–1977)
Foldes Peter is a British/Hungarian artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $663. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Foldes Peter sold in 2024 for $703, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Foldes Peter work is $663.
The median Foldes Peter painting sells for $879 across 10 lots.
The median Foldes Peter work on paper sells for $534 across 10 lots.
The median Foldes Peter print sells for $125 across 1 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $125† | $125† | — | 2024-05-18 |
| Paintings | 13 | $879† | $3,374 | 76.9% | 2024-02-01 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $534 | $847 | 76.9% | 2024-09-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Foldes Peter's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $125. Paintings (13 lots) median $879, record $3,374. A typical Foldes Peter painting sells for around 7.0× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $631–$1,160† | $843† | $1,632 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $367–$543 | $516 | $663 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $3,374 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,632 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $847 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $739 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $125† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Foldes Peter worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Foldes Peter work is $663. The median Foldes Peter painting sells for $879 across 10 lots. The median Foldes Peter work on paper sells for $534 across 10 lots. The median Foldes Peter print sells for $125 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Foldes Peter painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Foldes Peter painting is $879. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Foldes Peter's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Foldes Peter painting is $3,374.
What is the average price of a Foldes Peter work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Foldes Peter work on paper is $534.
What is Foldes Peter's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Foldes Peter work on paper is $847.
What is Foldes Peter's auction record?
Foldes Peter's auction record is $3,374, set in 2024.
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