Christian Dotremont (1922–1979)
What is Christian Dotremont’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 116 auction results for Christian Dotremont at 17 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,042 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,498–$7,573, n=15). The auction record is $50,931 for UN PUZZLE D’ENCRE SE CACHE DEVANT TOUTE ECRITURE (2022, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UN PUZZLE D’ENCRE SE CACHE DEVANT TOUTE ECRITURE, 1971 | Ink on paper | $50,931 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2022 |
| 2 | Il n'y a que le temps qui ne temporise jamais (There is Only Time that Never Delays), 1973 | Ink | $39,263 | Christie's | Apr 2019 |
| 3 | C'est à Prendre ou à Laisser, C'est Apprendre à l'Essai, 1973 | Ink and pencil on paper | $34,764 | Christie's | Apr 2015 |
| 4 | Elle est femme à partir du bout des ongles, 1972 | Signé et daté en bas à droite " | $28,000 | Artcurial | Mar 2020 |
| 5 | Orchidees pour Miss Blondish, 1971 | Tempera on cardboard | $17,037 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2016 |
| 6 | J'ai beau être laid je chante, 1968 | Dessin à l'encre de Chine | $16,830 | Ader | Jun 2015 |
| 7 | Et caetera dit le debut. Ex nihilis dit la fin., 1978 | Ink on paper | $16,812 | Bruun Rasmussen | Sep 2012 |
| 8 | Hvem Hvor Hvad - Vink til Gauguin, 1962 | Oil on canvas | $12,820 | Bruun Rasmussen | Oct 2011 |
| 9 | Obsession toujours, comme éternellement fugace, 1978 | Ink | $11,239 | PIASA | Jan 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J'écris donc je crée, 1977 | Lithographie | $19,565 | Bonhams | Dec 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 20 | $9,016 |
| Other | 19 | $1,781 |
| Prints | 13 | $1,546 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $3,932 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $3,707 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 116 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Christian Dotremont is a Belgian artist with 143 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $3,932. 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 Dotremont sold in 2026 for $9,082, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Christian Dotremont on OpeningBid →What is a Christian Dotremont work worth?
Across 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christian Dotremont work is $3,932.
The median Christian Dotremont work on paper sells for $7,006 across 57 lots.
The median Christian Dotremont print sells for $1,403 across 33 lots.
The median Christian Dotremont photograph sells for $758 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Christian Dotremont work on papers typically sell for $2,248–$7,606 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Christian Dotremont work on papers typically sell for $5,277–$17,986 (the middle half of 23 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 | 36 | $1,403†‡ | $19,565 | 91.7% | 2026-05-29 |
| Paintings | 2 | $14,928 | $17,037 | — | 2016-04-28 |
| Works on Paper | 66 | $7,006†‡ | $62,262† | 86.4% | 2026-05-29 |
| Photography | 2 | $758 | $1,159 | — | 2025-07-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $45,097† | $62,262† | — | 2023-04-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Christian Dotremont's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (36 lots) median $1,403 with 91.7% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $14,928, record $17,037. A typical Christian Dotremont painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $45,097.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $705–$2,051†‡ | $1,546†‡ | $3,372 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $2,248–$7,606†‡ | $4,796†‡ | $11,239 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $5,277–$17,986†‡ | $12,545†‡ | $62,262† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $62,262† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $50,931 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $19,565 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $17,037 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $12,820 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $4,239† |
| Photography | 2008 | $1,159 |
| Photography | 2025 | $358 |
† 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 Christian Dotremont worth?
Across 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christian Dotremont work is $3,932. The median Christian Dotremont work on paper sells for $7,006 across 57 lots. The median Christian Dotremont print sells for $1,403 across 33 lots. The median Christian Dotremont photograph sells for $758 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Christian Dotremont work on papers typically sell for $2,248–$7,606 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Christian Dotremont work on papers typically sell for $5,277–$17,986 (the middle half of 23 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 Christian Dotremont work on paper?
Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christian Dotremont work on paper is $7,006. 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 Dotremont's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Christian Dotremont work on paper is $62,262. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $62,262 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Christian Dotremont print?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christian Dotremont print is $1,403. 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 Dotremont's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Christian Dotremont print is $19,565.
What is the average price of a small Christian Dotremont work on paper?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Christian Dotremont work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,796, 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 Christian Dotremont work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Christian Dotremont work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,545, 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 Christian Dotremont's auction record?
Christian Dotremont's auction record is $62,262, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $62,262 (buyer's premium not included).
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