Victor Vasarely (1906–1997)
What is Victor Vasarely’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 5,524 auction results for Victor Vasarely at 178 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $904 including buyer’s premium (middle half $566–$7,620, n=419). The auction record is $882,762 for Altaï III (2010, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Altaï III | Oil on canvas | $882,762 | Sotheby's | Feb 2010 |
| 2 | Zèbres (Zebras), 1932 | Oil paint | $591,554 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 3 | Chillan, 1952 | Oil paint | $494,951 | Christie's | Jun 2020 |
| 4 | YABLA, 1956 | Acrylic paint | $480,000 | Christie's | Sep 2017 |
| 5 | Dauve, 1977 | Acrylic on canvas | $411,390 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2018 |
| 6 | Autoportrait, 1944 | Oil paint | $408,910 | Phillips | Apr 2021 |
| 7 | Vascoeuil, 1967 | Acrylique sur toile | $377,754 | Artcurial | Jun 2024 |
| 8 | Korna, 1952 | Acrylic on canvas | $369,811 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Teke, 1956-1960 | Oil paint | $348,000 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 10 | Kepler II, 1974 | Acrylic paint | $344,925 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 564 | $70,695 |
| Works on paper | 83 | $9,949 |
| Other | 578 | $4,549 |
| Sculpture | 93 | $1,273 |
| Prints | 1,861 | $819 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 204 | $118,787 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 1,815 | $1,122 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 859 | $1,008 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 5,524 results from 178 houses · How we compute these figures
Victor Vasarely is a French artist with 7,110 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $968. 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 Victor Vasarely is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,631; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 5,360 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Victor Vasarely work is $968.
The median Victor Vasarely print sells for $699 across 3,224 lots.
The median Victor Vasarely painting sells for $65,000 across 680 lots.
The median Victor Vasarely work on paper sells for $5,839 across 208 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Victor Vasarely prints typically sell for $444–$1,193 (the middle half of 2,152 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Victor Vasarely prints typically sell for $356–$1,115 (the middle half of 864 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3,856 | $699†‡ | $78,247 | 83.6% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 772 | $65,000†‡ | $882,762 | 88.1% | 2026-10-08 |
| Works on Paper | 265 | $5,839†‡ | $157,434 | 78.5% | 2026-07-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 219 | $3,237†‡ | $146,332 | 90% | 2026-09-10 |
| Photography | 7 | $309† | $1,610† | 71.4% | 2026-03-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 271 | $140,290†‡ | $882,762 | — | 2026-10-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Victor Vasarely's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3,856 lots) median $699 with 83.6% sell-through. Paintings (772 lots) median $65,000, record $882,762. A typical Victor Vasarely painting sells for around 93× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 271 lots) the median is $140,290.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 864 | $356–$1,115†‡ | $600†‡ | $78,247 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 2,152 | $444–$1,193†‡ | $727†‡ | $60,705 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $604–$1,691†‡ | $908†‡ | $15,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 98 | $9,588–$33,732†‡ | $19,966†‡ | $65,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 368 | $36,593–$88,500†‡ | $60,165†‡ | $591,554 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 166 | $98,875–$206,290†‡ | $136,595†‡ | $882,762 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 113 | $1,785–$9,431†‡ | $4,094†‡ | $86,686 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 72 | $2,912–$21,358†‡ | $9,374†‡ | $80,604 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $16,483–$64,793‡ | $21,191‡ | $157,434 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 123 | $735–$3,653†‡ | $2,168†‡ | $25,219 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 58 | $4,480–$12,375†‡ | $8,113†‡ | $146,332 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2010 | $882,762 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $591,554 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $157,434 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $146,332 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $121,482 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $93,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $78,247 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $60,705 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Victor Vasarely worth?
Across 5,360 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Victor Vasarely work is $968. The median Victor Vasarely print sells for $699 across 3,224 lots. The median Victor Vasarely painting sells for $65,000 across 680 lots. The median Victor Vasarely work on paper sells for $5,839 across 208 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Victor Vasarely prints typically sell for $444–$1,193 (the middle half of 2,152 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Victor Vasarely prints typically sell for $356–$1,115 (the middle half of 864 sold 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 the average price of a Victor Vasarely print?
Based on 3,224 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Victor Vasarely print is $699. 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 Victor Vasarely's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Victor Vasarely print is $78,247.
What is the average price of a Victor Vasarely painting?
Based on 680 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Victor Vasarely painting is $65,000. 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 Victor Vasarely's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Victor Vasarely painting is $882,762.
What is the average price of a Victor Vasarely work on paper?
Based on 208 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Victor Vasarely work on paper is $5,839. 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 Victor Vasarely's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Victor Vasarely work on paper is $157,434.
What is the average price of a medium Victor Vasarely print?
Based on 2,152 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Victor Vasarely print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $727, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a small Victor Vasarely print?
Based on 864 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Victor Vasarely print (small (under 50 cm)) is $600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Victor Vasarely's auction record?
Victor Vasarely's auction record is $882,762, set in 2010.
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