Chiparus (1886–1947)
What is Chiparus’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 71 auction results for Chiparus at 24 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $256 including buyer’s premium (middle half $186–$312, n=6). The auction record is $6,325 for French Art Deco Gilt Bronze and Ivory Figure of a Dancing Woman, 1920-30s, attributed to Demetre (2000, Skinner (Bonhams Skinner)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French Art Deco Gilt Bronze and Ivory Figure of a Dancing Woman, 1920-30s, attributed to Demetre, 1920-1930s | Gilt bronze | $6,325 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Apr 2000 |
| 2 | DANCER OF GANGES / CHAIN DANCER, 1925 | <p>circa 1925</p><p>gilt and cold-painted bronze, marble base</p><p>marble engraved <i>Chiparus, </i>bronze stamped<i> 91</i></p> | $5,034 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | DANSEUSE ORIENTALE | Bronze | $2,347 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Mar 2022 |
| 4 | Chiparus A bronze and ivory figure, circa 1930, 1930 | Carved ivory | $1,152 | Bonhams | Oct 2009 |
| 5 | A Nocino..., 1912 | Patinated Bronze | $1,080 | Neal Auction Company | Dec 2008 |
| 6 | Little Sad One | Spelter figure, on a composition base | $1,008 | Sworders | Jan 2011 |
| 7 | Book Lady Statue Sculpture | Bronze | $960 | Hess Fine Art (Hess Fine Auctions) | Jan 2022 |
| 8 | THE ETERNAL STORY | Patinated spelter and ivorine | $767 | Tiroche | Nov 2019 |
| 9 | Dancer with a Scarab Halter | BRONZE SCULPTURE | $472 | Tiroche | Jan 2022 |
| 10 | Belly Dancer, Art Deco | Sculpture | $399 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | $510 |
| Sculpture | 28 | $212 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $302 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $205 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 71 results from 24 houses · How we compute these figures
Chiparus is an American artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $246. 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 Chiparus sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $614 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Chiparus on OpeningBid →What is a Chiparus work worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chiparus work is $246.
The median Chiparus sculpture sells for $258 across 58 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Chiparus sculptures typically sell for $142–$466 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Chiparus sculptures typically sell for $141–$390 (the middle half of 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 73 | $258†‡ | $5,034 | 79.5% | 2026-06-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $4,141† | $6,325 | — | 2025-06-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $142–$466†‡ | $255†‡ | $5,034 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $141–$390†‡ | $240†‡ | $1,158‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $5,034 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $3,247† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Chiparus worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chiparus work is $246. The median Chiparus sculpture sells for $258 across 58 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Chiparus sculptures typically sell for $142–$466 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Chiparus sculptures typically sell for $141–$390 (the middle half of 21 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 Chiparus sculpture?
Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chiparus sculpture is $258. 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 Chiparus's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chiparus sculpture is $5,034.
What is the average price of a small Chiparus sculpture?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Chiparus sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $255, 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 Chiparus sculpture?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chiparus sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $240, 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 Chiparus's auction record?
Chiparus's auction record is $6,325, set in 2000.
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