Discover Hungarian art at Virág Judit Gallery’s 2nd Timed Online Auction in Budapest. Bid on paintings, sculptures, and Zsolnay ceramics with dynamic one-minute lots and extensions.
when: 2025.11.26., Wednesday - 2025.12.16., Tuesday
where: 1055 Budapest, Falk Miksa u. 30.
The Virág Judit Gallery and Auction House focuses on 19th–21st-century Hungarian paintings and sculptures, plus historic and Art Nouveau Zsolnay and Géza Gorka ceramics. In its elegant halls, visitors and collectors can find themed, exclusive shows throughout the year. The gallery also stages multiple auctions annually of standout classical and contemporary Hungarian works and Zsolnay ceramics. Bidding is possible in person, by phone, via absentee bids, or on the gallery’s own online platform.
Exhibition Dates and Venue
The exhibition for the 2nd Timed Online Auction runs from November 26 to December 16, 2025, at Virág Judit Gallery, 1055 Budapest, 30 Falk Miksa St. (Falk Miksa u. 30). Note: The gallery is closed on December 8.
Auction Start and Schedule
The 2nd Timed Online Auction launches on Sunday, December 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Lots appear in catalog order, each with a 1-minute bidding window. As soon as a lot closes, the next begins. If a new bid arrives within the last 20 seconds, the system automatically extends that lot by 20 seconds. The next lot starts only after the previous one closes.
How the Interface Works
A green background means you’re leading; pink shows you’ve been outbid; gray appears during the final 10 seconds. You’ll receive automatic alerts when you become the highest bidder or when you’re outbid. Unsold lots reappear on a summary screen at the end and can be bid on again.
Note
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
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Pros
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Family-friendly vibe: quiet gallery setting with colorful ceramics and paintings that older kids and teens can enjoy without overstimulation
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Easy for first-timers: clear online bidding interface with color cues and alerts reduces stress for U.S. visitors new to European auctions
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No Hungarian needed: the platform and auction mechanics are intuitive, and staff at major Budapest galleries usually handle English fine
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Centrally located: Falk Miksa Street is in downtown Budapest near Parliament, walkable and well served by trams and metro
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Flexible participation: bid in person, online, phone, or absentee—great if you’re sightseeing by day and want to join the auction from your hotel at night
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Cultural depth: focused look at Hungarian art (19th–21st c.) and Zsolnay ceramics you won’t easily find in U.S. museums or fairs
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Travel logistics: Budapest is easy to reach from the U.S. via major European hubs; taxis and rideshares are plentiful and affordable - Niche recognition: Hungarian artists and Zsolnay are less internationally famous than, say, French Impressionists, so casual tourists may feel less connection
Cons
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Family caution: younger kids may find an auction slow and the gallery quiet—limited hands-on elements
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Timing constraints: the timed online format is fast (1-minute lots) and runs on a specific evening, which may clash with travel plans; date changes are possible
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Buying practicalities: export rules, shipping, and potential customs for art returning to the U.S. add cost and paperwork compared with similar browsing-only gallery visits abroad
