Budapest’s Virág Judit Gallery and Auction House rolls out its 2026 program with a splash: blockbuster exhibitions, headline auctions, and a spring show built around the world’s priciest Art Nouveau Zsolnay ceramics. Bidding at the house runs in person, by phone, via absentee bids, and on its own online platform, with a focus on standout works from classical and contemporary Hungarian painting and coveted Zsolnay pieces. The action unfolds at 1055 Budapest, 30 Falk Miksa Street, right in Belváros-Lipótváros.
Opening Day: First Look and Guided Tour
It all kicks off on March 5 at 10:00 with the opening of the Secessionist Zsolnay showcase. For the first time, collectors Virág Judit and István Törő lift the curtain on their private trove, inviting visitors to preview a selection before doors officially open. Expect an exclusive guided tour by Törő, a short welcome by the gallery’s art historian Anna Kelen, plus refreshments and small bites. The exhibition then runs from March 6 to April 19, every day from 10:00 to 18:00.
120 Masterpieces from Zsolnay’s Golden Era
The exhibition, Secessionist Zsolnay Masterpieces – The Collection of Virág Judit and István Törő, brings together roughly 120 works assembled over more than three decades of passionate collecting. Many individual pieces have previously appeared in themed Art Nouveau and Zsolnay shows, but the collection as a whole has never been on public display—until now. Every work dates from Zsolnay’s golden Secessionist period, 1896–1914, and the selection focuses only on the most representative, top-tier objects. The aim is clear: to distill the essence of the Zsolnay factory at its creative peak. Alongside pieces by designers tied to the Zsolnay family, the lineup highlights works by the manufactory’s Europe-renowned ceramicists.
Guided Tours with István Törő
The gallery has packed the schedule with opportunities to go deeper. Guided tours by István Törő include:
– Friday, March 6 at 16:00
– Sunday, March 8 at 11:00
Additional tours led by Törő are slated for March 6, March 7, March 10, March 13, and March 14, offering multiple chances to hear the collection’s backstory straight from the source.
Plan Your Visit
Mark the dates: March 6–April 19 for the main exhibition, open daily 10:00–18:00 at 30 Falk Miksa Street, Budapest 1055. Looking ahead, the gallery’s calendar also flags late-November events from November 27 to 29. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
