Desiderius Orban Works on Paper: Auction Prices

Hungarian · 1884–1986

ArtSell has recorded 23 auction results for Desiderius Orban works on paper between 2009 and 2026, of which 17 sold (74% sell-through). Prices realised range from $33 to $1,150, with a median of $293 across 17 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $1,150 for “Rooftops” at Menzies in 2009.

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All works on paper results

1. 
   Night Scene

   Pastel

   46x62.5cm

   Davidson Auctions · Mar 23, 2026 · Lot 1018
   A$120≈ $84≈ £63≈ €73HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$100–200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
2. 
   Night Scene

   Pastel

   46x62.5cm

   Davidson Auctions · Nov 29, 2025 · Lot 83
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$200–400View at Davidson Auctions ↗
3. 
   Night Scene

   Pastel

   46x62.5cm

   Davidson Auctions · Oct 12, 2025 · Lot 139
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
4. 
   Mittagong NSW

   Pastel · Paper

   49 x 64cm (63 x 78cm framed)

   Leonard Joel · Sep 15, 2025 · Lot 36
   A$850≈ $566≈ £416≈ €481Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$400–600View at Leonard Joel ↗
5. 
   Untitled (Landscape), 1977

   Gouache

   37.5x31cm

   Davidson Auctions · Jul 12, 2025 · Lot 400
   A$400≈ $263≈ £195≈ €225HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$250–450View at Davidson Auctions ↗
6. 
   Night Scene

   Pastel

   46x62.5cm

   Davidson Auctions · Jul 12, 2025 · Lot 97
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$400–700View at Davidson Auctions ↗
7. 
   Timber Yard, 1928

   Pastel · Paper

   42.5 x 52cm (53 x 62cm framed)

   Leonard Joel · Jun 3, 2025 · Lot 60
   A$1,400≈ $904≈ £670≈ €794Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$600–800View at Leonard Joel ↗
8. 
   Still Life with Fruit and Bottle

   Pastel

   48x62.5cm

   Davidson Auctions · Dec 7, 2024 · Lot 148
   A$1,100≈ $705≈ £552≈ €666HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
9. 
   Woodland Opening

   Pastel

   49.5x64.5cm

   Davidson Auctions · Mar 9, 2024 · Lot 52
   A$425≈ $282≈ £220≈ €258HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$450–750View at Davidson Auctions ↗
10. 
    Garden Steps, 1978

    Mixed media · Paper

    37.5x50cm

    Davidson Auctions · Oct 8, 2023 · Lot 161
    A$250≈ $159≈ £131≈ €151HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
11. 
    Flowers in a Blue Vase, 1972

    Drawing

    35.5x26.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · Dec 4, 2022 · Lot 269
    A$130≈ $89≈ £72≈ €84HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$150–250View at Davidson Auctions ↗
12. 
    Hungarian Village

    Pastel · Board

    29.5 x 48cm

    Leonard Joel · Nov 28, 2022 · Lot 42
    A$300≈ $201≈ £166≈ €192Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$400–600View at Leonard Joel ↗
13. 
    Gate, 1967

    Mixed media · Paper

    27x20.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · Aug 21, 2022 · Lot 307
    A$140≈ $97≈ £82≈ €97HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$150–300View at Davidson Auctions ↗
14. 
    River Landscape

    Pastel

    36x49cm

    Davidson Auctions · Aug 21, 2022 · Lot 304
    A$425≈ $293≈ £248≈ €293HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$450–750View at Davidson Auctions ↗
15. 
    Flowers in a Blue Vase, 1972

    Drawing

    35.5x26.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · Aug 21, 2022 · Lot 303
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
16. 
    Rooftops and Chimneys, 1954

    Pastel

    53.5x74.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · Aug 21, 2022 · Lot 301
    A$700≈ $483≈ £409≈ €483HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$500–800View at Davidson Auctions ↗
17. 
    Rooftops and Chimneys, 1954

    Pastel

    53.5x74.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · May 22, 2022 · Lot 331
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$700–1,200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
18. 
    Le Pense on the Danube, 1916

    Pastel · Paper

    33.5x63.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · Dec 5, 2021 · Lot 292
    A$800≈ $565≈ £426≈ €500HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$500–800View at Davidson Auctions ↗
19. 
    Street Scene

    Pastel

    53.5x71cm

    Davidson Auctions · Dec 5, 2021 · Lot 291
    A$550≈ $388≈ £293≈ €344HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$600–1,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
20. 
    (3)

    Drawing

    Seated Lady Sleeping, 61x43cm, 1953; Sleeping Lady, 61x43cm; Architectural Study, 37x26cm

    Davidson Auctions · Mar 21, 2021 · Lot 305
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
21. 
    Self Portrait, 1964

    Drawing

    33.5x20.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · Oct 17, 2020 · Lot 1044
    A$650≈ $461≈ £357≈ €393HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$80–150View at Davidson Auctions ↗
22. 
    Wildflowers, 1964

    Drawing

    25.5x20cm

    Davidson Auctions · May 24, 2020 · Lot 293
    A$50≈ $33≈ £27≈ €30HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$50–100View at Davidson Auctions ↗
23. 
    Rooftops

    Pastel · Paper

    29.0 x 37.5 cm

    Menzies · Jun 24, 2009 · Lot 270
    A$1,440≈ $1,150≈ £696≈ €820Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,000View at Menzies ↗

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