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# Tibor Csernus (1927–2007)

Tibor Csernus is a Hungarian artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $5,306. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Tibor Csernus is recorded as sold in 2026 for $11,731; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tibor Csernus work worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tibor Csernus work is $5,306.

The median Tibor Csernus painting sells for $5,710 across 43 lots.

The median Tibor Csernus work on paper sells for $2,807 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 54 | $5,710‡ | $45,614‡ | 79.6% | 2025-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $2,807‡ | $5,212‡ | 66.7% | 2025-10-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $45,614‡ | $111,611 | — | 2019-11-17 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $1,812–$4,974‡ | $3,262‡ | $5,710‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $6,648–$15,783‡ | $10,972‡ | $27,119 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $17,574–$43,743‡ | $20,942‡ | $45,614‡ |

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

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $45,614‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $44,567‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $5,212‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $3,328‡ |

‡ 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 Tibor Csernus worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tibor Csernus work is $5,306. The median Tibor Csernus painting sells for $5,710 across 43 lots. The median Tibor Csernus work on paper sells for $2,807 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Tibor Csernus painting?

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tibor Csernus painting is $5,710. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tibor Csernus's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tibor Csernus painting is $45,614. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Tibor Csernus painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tibor Csernus painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,262, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Tibor Csernus painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tibor Csernus painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,972, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tibor Csernus's auction record?

Tibor Csernus's auction record is $111,611, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Tibor Csernus auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tibor-csernus (updated 2026-11-03).

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.