Desiderius Orban
Hungarian · 1884–1986 · Painter, Printmaker
Desiderius Orban, was a renowned Hungarian painter, printmaker and teacher, who, after emigrating to Australia in 1939 when in his mid-50s, also made an illustrious career in… (Wikipedia)
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Record prices
Table SettingDavidson Auctions · A$46,000≈ $33,890≈ £25,416≈ €28,289Sign up to see
The RoadDavidson Auctions · A$3,750≈ $2,763≈ £2,072≈ €2,306Sign up to see
Hungarian Street SceneDavidson Auctions · A$3,500≈ $2,473≈ £1,850≈ €2,141Sign up to see
Desiderius Orban’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).
ArtSell has recorded 34 auction results for Desiderius Orban between 2009 and 2026, of which 25 sold (74%). A further 1 lot was offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $33Sign up free to see to $33.9kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $33.9kSign up free to see for Table Setting at Davidson Auctions in November 2020. The most common medium is pastels (15 lots). Most results come from Davidson Auctions (29), Leonard Joel (4) and Wannenes (1).
34 results
- A$120≈ $84≈ £63≈ €73Sign up free to see
- A$3,500≈ $2,473≈ £1,850≈ €2,141Sign up free to see
- A$850≈ $566≈ £416≈ €481Sign up free to see
- Untitled (Landscape), 1977A$400≈ $263≈ £195≈ €225Sign up free to see
- Timber Yard, 1928A$1,400≈ $904≈ £670≈ €794Sign up free to see
- A$1,100≈ $705≈ £552≈ €666Sign up free to see
- Interior with Still Life, 1941A$1,500≈ $996≈ £776≈ €911Sign up free to see
- A$425≈ $282≈ £220≈ €258Sign up free to see
- Garden Steps, 1978A$250≈ $159≈ £131≈ €151Sign up free to see
- Flowers in a Blue Vase, 1972A$130≈ $89≈ £72≈ €84Sign up free to see
Also offered, result not published (1)
Lots by Desiderius Orban that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.
Desiderius Orban paintings (11)Desiderius Orban oil paintings (8)Desiderius Orban mixed media (3)Desiderius Orban works on paper (23)Desiderius Orban pastels (15)Desiderius Orban drawings (5)
Desiderius Orban: quick facts
What is the highest price paid for a work by Desiderius Orban at auction?
$33,890Sign up free to see, for Table Setting at Davidson Auctions (November 2020) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.
What is a typical auction price for Desiderius Orban?
The median sale price is $461Sign up free to see across 25 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.
How many works by Desiderius Orban have sold at auction?
25 of 34 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2026. 1 further lot was offered with no published result and is not counted.
Which auction houses sell Desiderius Orban?
Davidson Auctions, Leonard Joel and Wannenes account for the most recorded results. Davidson Auctions · Leonard Joel · Wannenes
About Desiderius Orban
Desiderius Orban, was a renowned Hungarian painter, printmaker and teacher, who, after emigrating to Australia in 1939 when in his mid-50s, also made an illustrious career in that country.
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