> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tom-blau · updated 2026-11-01

# Tom Blau (1912–1984)

Tom Blau is a Hungarian artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $401. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Tom Blau sold in 2025 for $844, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tom Blau work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Blau work is $401.

The median Tom Blau photograph sells for $446 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 7 | $446‡ | $879 | — | 2026-02-12 |

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

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $339–$861‡ | $446‡ | $879 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $879 |
| Photography | 2025 | $879 |

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 Tom Blau worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Blau work is $401. The median Tom Blau photograph sells for $446 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tom Blau's auction record?

Tom Blau's auction record is $879, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Tom Blau auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tom-blau (updated 2026-11-01).

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.