Vilmos Aba-Novák (1894–1941)
Vilmos Aba-Novák is a Hungarian artist with 88 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $30,732. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Vilmos Aba-Novák is recorded as sold in 2026 for $44,688; 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 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vilmos Aba-Novák work is $30,732.
The median Vilmos Aba-Novák painting sells for $41,004 across 35 lots.
The median Vilmos Aba-Novák work on paper sells for $1,458 across 8 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Vilmos Aba-Novák paintings typically sell for $29,711–$53,568 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 | $41,004‡ | $475,913‡ | 64.8% | 2026-05-17 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $1,458‡ | $9,058‡ | 53.3% | 2025-10-17 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $155,276‡ | $475,913‡ | — | 2024-11-12 |
‡ 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) | 6 | $13,612–$22,781‡ | $17,465‡ | $35,098‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $29,711–$53,568‡ | $41,481‡ | $155,276‡ |
‡ 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) | 7 | $1,078–$1,997‡ | $1,213‡ | $2,853‡ |
‡ 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 | 2017 | $475,913‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $178,366 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $9,058‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $2,853‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Vilmos Aba-Novák worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vilmos Aba-Novák work is $30,732. The median Vilmos Aba-Novák painting sells for $41,004 across 35 lots. The median Vilmos Aba-Novák work on paper sells for $1,458 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Vilmos Aba-Novák paintings typically sell for $29,711–$53,568 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Vilmos Aba-Novák painting?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vilmos Aba-Novák painting is $41,004. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Vilmos Aba-Novák's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vilmos Aba-Novák painting is $475,913. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Vilmos Aba-Novák work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vilmos Aba-Novák work on paper is $1,458. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Vilmos Aba-Novák's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vilmos Aba-Novák work on paper is $9,058. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Vilmos Aba-Novák painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Vilmos Aba-Novák painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $41,481, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Vilmos Aba-Novák's auction record?
Vilmos Aba-Novák's auction record is $475,913, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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