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# Victor Vasarely (1906–1997)

## What is Victor Vasarely’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 5,548 auction results for Victor Vasarely at 181 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $946 including buyer’s premium (middle half $566–$7,620, n=420). The auction record is $882,762 for Altaï III (2010, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | 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 | Novae - Kat, 1959-1973 | Akryl/płótno | $411,671 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2021 |
| 6 | Dauve, 1977 | Acrylic on canvas | $411,390 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2018 |
| 7 | Autoportrait, 1944 | Oil paint | $408,910 | Phillips | Apr 2021 |
| 8 | Vascoeuil, 1967 | Acrylique sur toile | $377,754 | Artcurial | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Korna, 1952 | Acrylic on canvas | $369,811 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Teke, 1956-1960 | Oil paint | $348,000 | Christie's | May 2007 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 567 | $70,900 |
| Works on paper | 83 | $9,949 |
| Other | 585 | $4,500 |
| Sculpture | 93 | $1,273 |
| Prints | 1,869 | $825 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 206 | $119,816 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 1,821 | $1,119 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 860 | $1,006 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 5,548 results from 181 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Victor Vasarely is a French artist with 7,129 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $971. 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 sold in 2026 for $77,721, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**23 Victor Vasarely works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Victor Vasarely work worth?

Across 5,370 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Victor Vasarely work is $971.

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–$1,192 (the middle half of 2,153 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) | 286 | $140,425†‡ | $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, 286 lots) the median is $140,425.

## 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) | 2,153 | $444–$1,192†‡ | $726†‡ | $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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Victor Vasarely worth?

Across 5,370 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Victor Vasarely work is $971. 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–$1,192 (the middle half of 2,153 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 2,153 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Victor Vasarely print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $726, 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Victor Vasarely auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/victor-vasarely (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.