> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/catherine-dean · updated 2026-11-01

# Catherine Dean (1905–1983)

## What is Catherine Dean’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 6 auction results for Catherine Dean at 3 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $454 including buyer’s premium (middle half $122–$454, n=5). The auction record is $580 for MARIONETTE IN STUDIO (2026, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MARIONETTE IN STUDIO, 1981 | <p>Signed and dated 1981 lower left, signed and titled to stretcher verso, oil on canvas</p> | $580 | Lyon & Turnbull | Feb 2026 |
| 2 | Tree Peonies | Oil on canvas | $454 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Tree Peonies, 1905 | Oil on canvas | $454 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |
| 4 | Two studies of children | Pastel | $122 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | Two studies of children, 1905 | Pastel | $122 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Clowns Marionettes Greeting | Oil on board | $118 | Roseberys London | Feb 2020 |



**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $122 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 6 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Catherine Dean is a British artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $288.

A work by Catherine Dean sold in 2026 for $580, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Catherine Dean work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Catherine Dean work is $288.

The median Catherine Dean painting sells for $454 across 4 lots.

The median Catherine Dean work on paper sells for $122 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $454 | $580 | — | 2026-02-11 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $122 | $122 | — | 2025-07-15 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $580 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $454 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $122 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $122 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Catherine Dean worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Catherine Dean work is $288. The median Catherine Dean painting sells for $454 across 4 lots. The median Catherine Dean work on paper sells for $122 across 2 lots.

### What is Catherine Dean's auction record?

Catherine Dean's auction record is $580, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Catherine Dean auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/catherine-dean (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.