César Domela (1900–1992)
What is César Domela’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 79 auction results for César Domela at 24 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,659 including buyer’s premium (middle half $154–$22,556, n=17). The auction record is $472,883 for Composition néo-plastique no. 5 O (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Composition néo-plastique no. 5 O, 1926 | Oil paint | $472,883 | Christie's | Jun 2013 |
| 2 | Composition néo-plastique no. 5 H, 1926 | Huile sur toile | $412,247 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | COMPOSITION NEO-PLASTIQUE, 1925 | Gouache sur papier | $91,577 | Artcurial | Jun 2015 |
| 4 | Relief n. 11 C, 1900 | — | $87,312 | Bonhams | Jun 2016 |
| 5 | Relief n° 58 A, 1958 | Bas-relief (acier doux, laiton, bois) | $62,899 | Ader | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Relief n°87, 1963 | Bas-relief (duralumin, laiton, bois) | $35,942 | Ader | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Relief Nr.20, 1945 | Wood, Plexiglas and brass relief | $24,287 | Sotheby's | Oct 2013 |
| 8 | Relief n° 61, 1959 | Macassar en bas-relief, laiton et acier doux sur bois peint | $24,011 | Ader | May 2025 |
| 9 | Relief, éclat en rouge et violet n° 22, 1947 | Tableau-objet relief en laiton et macassar sur bois peint | $22,556 | Ader | May 2025 |
| 10 | Relief n°124, 1969 | Signé | $15,142 | Artcurial | Dec 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 19 | $6,590 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $4,558 |
| Prints | 13 | $228 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $24,011 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,659 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $381 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 79 results from 24 houses · How we compute these figures
César Domela is a Dutch artist with 113 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $381. 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 César Domela sold in 2025 for $35,942, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View César Domela on OpeningBid →What is a César Domela work worth?
Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a César Domela work is $381.
The median César Domela print sells for $220 across 39 lots.
The median César Domela work on paper sells for $3,571 across 17 lots.
The median César Domela sculpture sells for $18,849 across 8 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) César Domela prints typically sell for $116–$272 (the middle half of 36 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 | 49 | $220†‡ | $1,747‡ | 79.6% | 2026-07-15 |
| Paintings | 5 | $412,247 | $472,883 | 60% | 2025-11-14 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $3,571†‡ | $91,577 | 70.8% | 2025-11-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $18,849† | $62,899 | — | 2025-11-21 |
| Photography | 3 | $1,319 | $2,212 | 66.7% | 2016-03-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $251,912 | $472,883 | — | 2025-10-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
César Domela's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (49 lots) median $220 with 79.6% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $412,247, record $472,883. A typical César Domela painting sells for around 1,872× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $251,912.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $116–$272†‡ | $212†‡ | $544‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $2,201–$3,553†‡ | $2,847†‡ | $7,480‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $8,725–$23,647† | $16,487† | $35,942 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $472,883 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $412,247 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $91,577 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $62,899 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $35,942 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $8,457 |
| Photography | 2015 | $2,212 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,747‡ |
‡ 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 César Domela worth?
Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a César Domela work is $381. The median César Domela print sells for $220 across 39 lots. The median César Domela work on paper sells for $3,571 across 17 lots. The median César Domela sculpture sells for $18,849 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) César Domela prints typically sell for $116–$272 (the middle half of 36 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 César Domela print?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a César Domela print is $220. 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 César Domela's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a César Domela print is $1,747. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a César Domela work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a César Domela work on paper is $3,571. 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 César Domela's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a César Domela work on paper is $91,577.
What is the average price of a medium César Domela print?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium César Domela print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $212, 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 César Domela's auction record?
César Domela's auction record is $472,883, set in 2013.
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