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# Christiaan Diedericks (1965–2025)

## What is Christiaan Diedericks’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 71 auction results for Christiaan Diedericks at 2 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $210 including buyer’s premium (middle half $128–$252, n=29). The auction record is $1,569 for The Union of Opposites (2026, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christiaan Diedericks (South Africa, 1965 - 2025), The Death of the Unisicle Warrior, 2007 | — | $445 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | The Problem of Lineage l, 2014 | Linocut and embossing on paper, hand-finished by the artist | $387 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2024 |
| 3 | Christiaan Diedericks (South Africa, 1965 - 2025), Finem Mundi, 2016 | — | $376 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Union of Opposites, 2012 | Linocut on paper | $1,569 | Strauss and Co | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | The Weight of Water I, 2024 | Giclee print on 265gsm Hahnemühle Bamboo mixed media paper | $605 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | Christiaan Diedericks (South Africa, 1965 - 2025), Even Angels Have the Right to Dream I, 2005 | Watercolour and woodcut on paper | $548 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Sic Transit Gloria, 1997 | Colour woodcuts | $421 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2015 |
| 5 | Christiaan Diedericks (South Africa, 1965 - ), The Wisdom of Dragonflies III, 2012 | Etching | $417 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 6 | Magna Carta (Confessional), 2017 | Etching | $360 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Christiaan Diedericks (South Africa, 1965 - ), The Wisdom of Dragonflies VII, 2012 | Etching | $302 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $254 |
| Prints | 37 | $210 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $278 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $210 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 71 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Christiaan Diedericks is a South African artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $210.

A work by Christiaan Diedericks sold in 2026 for $252, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Christiaan Diedericks work worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christiaan Diedericks work is $210.

The median Christiaan Diedericks print sells for $252 across 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 33 | $252 | $1,569 | 93.9% | 2026-04-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | — | 2013-11-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $605 | $1,569 | — | 2026-04-17 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $210–$222 | $210 | $284 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $260–$413 | $333 | $605 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,569 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $605 |

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 Christiaan Diedericks worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christiaan Diedericks work is $210. The median Christiaan Diedericks print sells for $252 across 31 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Christiaan Diedericks print?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christiaan Diedericks print is $252.

### What is Christiaan Diedericks's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Christiaan Diedericks print is $1,569.

### What is Christiaan Diedericks's auction record?

Christiaan Diedericks's auction record is $1,569, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Christiaan Diedericks auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/christiaan-diedericks (updated 2026-11-03).

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.