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

# Pierre Székely (1923–2001)

## What is Pierre Székely’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Pierre Székely at 6 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,751 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,420–$6,126, n=9). The auction record is $36,163 for L’Homme de granit (2023, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L’Homme de granit, 1998 | Pink granite | $36,163 | Tajan | Jun 2023 |
| 2 | Nu primitif, 1986 | Pink granite | $28,931 | Tajan | Jun 2023 |
| 3 | L’Ami, 1923 | Sculpture en ciment cellulaire | $20,726 | Osenat | Jun 2023 |
| 4 | Le sixième jour, 1960 | Euville stone | $16,299 | Tajan | Nov 2023 |
| 5 | L’oiseleur, 1996 | Bronze | $15,903 | Tajan | Jun 2024 |
| 6 | Suspension en coque de bateau renversé en plaques de cuivre soudées et patinées, suspendue par deux tubes de métal assortis, 1923 | Plaques de cuivre soudées et patinées, suspendue par deux tubes de métal | $11,054 | Osenat | Jun 2023 |
| 7 | BOUGEOIR, 1953 | En bronze doré, à sept bras | $9,161 | Christie's | Dec 2005 |
| 8 | La Centaure, 1999 | Bronze | $8,657 | Tajan | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Les trois épouses, 1992 | Bronze | $8,435 | Tajan | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | Black and White Love, 1992 | Marble | $7,232 | Tajan | Jun 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 25 | $6,126 |
| Other | 7 | $829 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $5,751 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $2,644 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Pierre Székely is a Hungarian artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $3,146. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Pierre Székely sold in 2025 for $6,126, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Pierre Székely work worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Székely work is $3,146.

The median Pierre Székely sculpture sells for $6,174 across 27 lots.

The median Pierre Székely print sells for $251 across 12 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 | 13 | $251† | $2,574 | 92.3% | 2026-07-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 30 | $6,174† | $36,163 | 90% | 2025-11-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $28,931 | $36,163 | — | 2023-06-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $117–$630† | $251† | $2,574 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,394–$6,174† | $3,603† | $16,299 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $5,845–$9,035† | $7,751† | $15,903 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $36,163 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $28,931 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $2,574 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,448 |

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 Pierre Székely worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Székely work is $3,146. The median Pierre Székely sculpture sells for $6,174 across 27 lots. The median Pierre Székely print sells for $251 across 12 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Pierre Székely sculpture?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Székely sculpture is $6,174. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Pierre Székely's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Székely sculpture is $36,163.

### What is the average price of a Pierre Székely print?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Székely print is $251. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Pierre Székely's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Székely print is $2,574.

### What is the average price of a small Pierre Székely sculpture?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Pierre Székely sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,603, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Pierre Székely sculpture?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Pierre Székely sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,751, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Pierre Székely's auction record?

Pierre Székely's auction record is $36,163, set in 2023.

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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, “Pierre Székely auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/pierre-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.