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# Zoltan L. Sepeshy (1898–1974)

## What is Zoltan L. Sepeshy’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for Zoltan L. Sepeshy at 9 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,376 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,108–$11,748, n=8). The auction record is $35,560 for Driftwood (2025, Toomey & Co.). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Driftwood, 1944 | Wool | $35,560 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Small Town Circus, 1999 | Painting | $20,320 | Toomey & Co. | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Barrels Rolling into the Rackhouse | Oil on canvas | $16,000 | Freeman's Hindman | Oct 2019 |
| 4 | Flight, 1989 | Painting | $8,890 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Old Town, 1898 | Wool | $8,320 | Rago Arts | Jun 2021 |
| 6 | Dyer's Day, 1942 | Wool | $7,475 | Wright | Dec 2000 |
| 7 | Untitled (Figure on the Bridge), 1924 | Wool | $2,508 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Point Betsie, 1988 | Watercolor | $2,244 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled (Landscape), 1989 | Ink | $2,244 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | Oil Painting of Metal | Oil on board | $1,700 | Revere Auctions | Sep 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $8,605 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $8,320 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zoltan L. Sepeshy is an American artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,508. 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 Zoltan L. Sepeshy sold in 2025 for $20,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zoltan L. Sepeshy work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zoltan L. Sepeshy work is $2,508.

The median Zoltan L. Sepeshy painting sells for $3,250 across 15 lots.

The median Zoltan L. Sepeshy work on paper sells for $699 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $3,250†‡ | $35,560 | 93.8% | 2025-10-28 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $699† | $2,244 | 83.3% | 2026-09-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,811–$8,918†‡ | $6,081†‡ | $35,560 |

† 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 | 2025 | $35,560 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $20,320 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,244 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $750† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Zoltan L. Sepeshy worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zoltan L. Sepeshy work is $2,508. The median Zoltan L. Sepeshy painting sells for $3,250 across 15 lots. The median Zoltan L. Sepeshy work on paper sells for $699 across 5 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 Zoltan L. Sepeshy painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zoltan L. Sepeshy painting is $3,250. 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 Zoltan L. Sepeshy's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zoltan L. Sepeshy painting is $35,560.

### What is the average price of a medium Zoltan L. Sepeshy painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zoltan L. Sepeshy painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,081, 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 Zoltan L. Sepeshy's auction record?

Zoltan L. Sepeshy's auction record is $35,560, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.