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# 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.

## What is a Vilmos Aba-Novák work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Vilmos Aba-Novák auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/vilmos-aba-novak (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.