Adolf. Dietrich (1877–1957)
Adolf. Dietrich is a Swiss artist with 254 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $30,336. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Adolf. Dietrich is recorded as sold in 2026 for $50,954; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 185 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolf. Dietrich work is $30,336.
The median Adolf. Dietrich painting sells for $34,044 across 162 lots.
The median Adolf. Dietrich work on paper sells for $2,554 across 21 lots.
The median Adolf. Dietrich print sells for $210 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Adolf. Dietrich paintings typically sell for $16,926–$38,292 (the middle half of 103 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Adolf. Dietrich paintings typically sell for $39,398–$95,259 (the middle half of 59 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $210 | $210 | 33.3% | 2023-06-02 |
| Paintings | 216 | $34,044†‡ | $483,562 | 75% | 2026-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 29 | $2,554†‡ | $22,471‡ | 72.4% | 2017-12-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $153,211‡ | $483,562 | — | 2025-09-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Adolf. Dietrich's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $210 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (216 lots) median $34,044, record $483,562. A typical Adolf. Dietrich painting sells for around 162× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $153,211.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 103 | $16,926–$38,292†‡ | $24,840†‡ | $483,562 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 59 | $39,398–$95,259†‡ | $64,031†‡ | $266,681 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $1,810–$4,157†‡ | $2,554†‡ | $22,471‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $483,562 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $406,425‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $22,471‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $10,855‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $210 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Adolf. Dietrich worth?
Across 185 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolf. Dietrich work is $30,336. The median Adolf. Dietrich painting sells for $34,044 across 162 lots. The median Adolf. Dietrich work on paper sells for $2,554 across 21 lots. The median Adolf. Dietrich print sells for $210 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Adolf. Dietrich paintings typically sell for $16,926–$38,292 (the middle half of 103 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Adolf. Dietrich paintings typically sell for $39,398–$95,259 (the middle half of 59 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Adolf. Dietrich painting?
Based on 162 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adolf. Dietrich painting is $34,044. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Adolf. Dietrich's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Adolf. Dietrich painting is $483,562.
What is the average price of a Adolf. Dietrich work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adolf. Dietrich work on paper is $2,554. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Adolf. Dietrich's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Adolf. Dietrich work on paper is $22,471. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Adolf. Dietrich painting?
Based on 103 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Adolf. Dietrich painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $24,840, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium Adolf. Dietrich painting?
Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Adolf. Dietrich painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $64,031, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Adolf. Dietrich's auction record?
Adolf. Dietrich's auction record is $483,562, set in 2018.
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