Andre de Dienes (1913–1985)
What is Andre de Dienes’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for Andre de Dienes at 4 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $567 including buyer’s premium (middle half $321–$1,143, n=8). The auction record is $4,800 for Compelling group of 5 photograps of Marilyn Monroe (2011, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Compelling group of 5 photograps of Marilyn Monroe, 1949 | Ink | $4,800 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2011 |
| 2 | Marilyn (windswept profile), circa 1950 | Silver print | $4,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2017 |
| 3 | Marilyn in Shorts, Bel Air Hotel, 1953, 1913 | Signé à l'encre (image), cachets de copyright du photographe, cachet 'Edward Weston Collection' daté '1992' à l'encre et annoté au crayon (verso) | $2,101 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 4 | NORMA JEAN, circa 1945 | Silver gelatin prints | $1,722 | Chiswick Auctions | Sep 2021 |
| 5 | MARILYN MONROE, TOBAY BEACH, circa 1960 | Silver gelatin print | $1,268 | Chiswick Auctions | May 2025 |
| 6 | Marilyn Monroe, 1945/1950 | Odbitka żelatynowo-srebrowa, vintage print/papier fotograficzny | $1,102 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Marilyn on the Beach, 1949 | Silver gelatin print | $768 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Andre de Dienes (1913-1985), circa 1949 | Silver gelatin print | $453 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2022 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marilyn Monroe, 1945 | Odbitka żelatynowo-srebrowa, vintage print/papier fotograficzny | $2,754 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | MARILYN MONROE AT THE ICE CREAM PARLOR, BEVERLY HILLS, 1952 | Silver gelatin print | $625 | Chiswick Auctions | May 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 16 | $696 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $1,268 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $378 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Andre de Dienes is a Hungarian artist with 108 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $540. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Andre de Dienes sold in 2025 for $1,102, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Andre de Dienes work is $540.
The median Andre de Dienes photograph sells for $540 across 21 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 25 | $540† | $4,800 | 84% | 2026-03-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $308–$993† | $431† | $4,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $768–$2,101 | $1,268 | $4,800 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2011 | $4,800 |
| Photography | 2017 | $4,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Andre de Dienes worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Andre de Dienes work is $540. The median Andre de Dienes photograph sells for $540 across 21 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Andre de Dienes photograph?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Andre de Dienes photograph is $540. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Andre de Dienes's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Andre de Dienes photograph is $4,800.
What is the average price of a small Andre de Dienes photograph?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Andre de Dienes photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $431, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Andre de Dienes's auction record?
Andre de Dienes's auction record is $4,800, set in 2011.
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