Christian Dior (1905–1957)
What is Christian Dior’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 176 auction results for Christian Dior at 24 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,366 including buyer’s premium (middle half $912–$4,545, n=77). The auction record is $40,640 for Bamboo flatware service (2026, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $3,485 |
| Other | 116 | $2,214 |
| Photographs | 14 | $2,053 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $4,445 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 94 | $2,129 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 176 results from 24 houses · How we compute these figures
Christian Dior is a French artist with 191 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $2,178. 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 Christian Dior is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,361; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 159 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christian Dior work is $2,178.
The median Christian Dior work on paper sells for $3,195 across 16 lots.
The median Christian Dior photograph sells for $1,521 across 15 lots.
The median Christian Dior sculpture sells for $6,236 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $1,264 | $1,521 | — | 2026-01-28 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $3,195†‡ | $5,809 | — | 2025-06-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $6,236 | $6,236 | 33.3% | 2025-01-31 |
| Photography | 15 | $1,521 | $8,364 | — | 2026-01-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $12,166 | $40,640 | — | 2026-02-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,961–$4,284†‡ | $2,905†‡ | $5,809 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $684–$2,205 | $912 | $4,545 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2026 | $8,364 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $6,236 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $5,809 |
| Photography | 2026 | $5,779 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $5,519 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,521 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,008 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Christian Dior worth?
Across 159 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christian Dior work is $2,178. The median Christian Dior work on paper sells for $3,195 across 16 lots. The median Christian Dior photograph sells for $1,521 across 15 lots. The median Christian Dior sculpture sells for $6,236 across 1 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 Christian Dior work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christian Dior work on paper is $3,195. 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 Christian Dior's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Christian Dior work on paper is $5,809.
What is the average price of a Christian Dior photograph?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christian Dior photograph is $1,521.
What is Christian Dior's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Christian Dior photograph is $8,364.
What is the average price of a small Christian Dior work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Christian Dior work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,905, 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 small Christian Dior photograph?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Christian Dior photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $912, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Christian Dior's auction record?
Christian Dior's auction record is $40,640, set in 2026.
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