The Virág Judit Gallery and Auction House launches its 2026 season with a blockbuster: a once-in-a-lifetime showcase of the world’s most valuable Art Nouveau Zsolnay ceramics. The gallery, known for its top-tier auctions of classical and contemporary Hungarian painting and Zsolnay works, accepts bids in person, by phone, via absentee orders, and on its in-house online platform. Find it in downtown Budapest at 1055 Budapest, 30 Falk Miksa Street (Falk Miksa utca 30).
Grand Opening: Private Collection Goes Public
On March 5 at 10:00, the spring season kicks off with the premiere of a private Zsolnay Art Nouveau collection assembled over three decades by gallerist Judit Virág (Virág Judit) and collector István Törő. For the first time, their trove opens to the public, revealing 120 dazzling ceramics widely regarded as the priciest, rarest, and most beautiful examples of the Pécs manufactory’s golden era. Be among the first to see it and join Törő’s exclusive guided tour at the opening. Art historian Anna Kelen from the gallery will give a short welcome. Expect refreshments and a few fine bites. Venue: 1055 Budapest, 30 Falk Miksa Street (Falk Miksa utca 30).
Main Exhibition: Art Nouveau Zsolnay Masterpieces
Art Nouveau Zsolnay Masterpieces – The Collection of Judit Virág (Virág Judit) and István Törő runs from March 6 to April 19, daily from 10:00 to 18:00. The show focuses entirely on ceramics from 1896–1914, the Zsolnay factory’s high point, and aims to present the essence of the brand through only the most representative works. Pieces by the Zsolnay family’s designer-artists appear alongside creations by the manufactory’s European-caliber ceramicists. While individual items have featured in past thematic Art Nouveau and Zsolnay exhibitions, this is the first full public presentation of the collection itself.
Meet the Collector: Guided Tours
Join collector István Törő for in-person walkthroughs of Art Nouveau Zsolnay Masterpieces – The Collection of Judit Virág (Virág Judit) and István Törő on multiple dates in Budapest:
– Friday, March 6, 16:00 – tour with István Törő
– Sunday, March 8, 11:00 – tour with István Törő
Additional guided visits with Törő are scheduled on March 6, March 7, March 10, March 13, and March 14.
Coming Up in 2026
The exhibition remains on view March 6–April 19. The gallery’s calendar continues into late autumn with programs slated for November 27–29. Throughout the year, expect multiple auctions spotlighting classic and contemporary Hungarian painting and standout Zsolnay ceramics—bid in person, by phone, via absentee order, or through the gallery’s proprietary online system. Total listings: 40.
