Christopher Dresser (1834–1904)
What is Christopher Dresser’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 376 auction results for Christopher Dresser at 38 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,104 including buyer’s premium (middle half $528–$2,094, n=107). The auction record is $399,000 for Rare Teapot (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rare Teapot, 1879 | Electroplated metal, ebonized wood | $399,000 | Christie's | Dec 2019 |
| 2 | Rare Toast Rack, 1880 | Electroplate | $150,000 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Rare Teapot, model no. 2277, 1880 | Electroplate | $100,000 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | CAT AND MOUSE’ FLAT IRON-SHAPED TEAPOT AND COVER, 1876 | Majolica | $52,147 | Christie's | Apr 2015 |
| 5 | A 'DOUBLE GOURD' VESSEL, A 'PERUVIAN' VESSEL, AND A 'SEA URCHIN' VESSEL, 1880 | Glazed earthenware | $33,750 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 6 | Important display cabinet, circa 1880 | Ebonized wood, copper with inset cloisonné enamel | $30,000 | Phillips | Dec 2013 |
| 7 | LARGE SOUP TUREEN AND LADLE, 1880 | Electroplate with ebony handles and turned finial | $29,215 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 8 | Rare Pitcher, 1834 | Silver | $25,200 | Christie's | Dec 2023 |
| 9 | A MINTONS MAJOLICA TEAPOT AND COVER, 1879 | Majolica | $25,121 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 10 | Boreas chair, 1870 | Iron, oak | $25,025 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 6 | $1,162 |
| Paintings | 9 | $1,094 |
| Other | 254 | $1,001 |
| Sculpture | 26 | $715 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $1,882 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $1,189 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 218 | $921 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 376 results from 38 houses · How we compute these figures
Christopher Dresser is a British (modern) artist with 445 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $818. 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 Christopher Dresser sold in 2026 for $1,868, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Christopher Dresser on OpeningBid →What is a Christopher Dresser work worth?
Across 334 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christopher Dresser work is $818.
The median Christopher Dresser print sells for $550 across 5 lots.
The median Christopher Dresser work on paper sells for $4,956 across 3 lots.
The median Christopher Dresser sculpture sells for $5,328 across 2 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 | 7 | $550 | $2,717 | 71.4% | 2026-10-14 |
| Paintings | 2 | $1,094 | $1,094 | 50% | 2023-04-19 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $4,956 | $13,138 | 60% | 2024-10-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $5,328 | $9,552 | 50% | 2026-10-14 |
| Photography | 1 | $2,784 | $2,784 | — | 2025-04-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $25,121† | $399,000 | — | 2024-10-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Christopher Dresser's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $550 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $1,094, record $1,094. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 19 lots) the median is $25,121.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $13,138 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $9,552 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $4,956 |
| Photography | 2025 | $2,784 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,717 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $1,104 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,094 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $713 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Christopher Dresser worth?
Across 334 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christopher Dresser work is $818. The median Christopher Dresser print sells for $550 across 5 lots. The median Christopher Dresser work on paper sells for $4,956 across 3 lots. The median Christopher Dresser sculpture sells for $5,328 across 2 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 Christopher Dresser's auction record?
Christopher Dresser's auction record is $399,000, set in 2019.
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