D.H. Chiparus (1886–1947)
D.H. Chiparus is a Romanian artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $3,019. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by D.H. Chiparus sold in 2019 for $11,709, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View D.H. Chiparus on OpeningBid →What is a D.H. Chiparus work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a D.H. Chiparus work is $3,019.
The median D.H. Chiparus sculpture sells for $570 across 17 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 | 19 | $570†‡ | $39,820 | 89.5% | 2026-08-27 |
† 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) | 8 | $317–$535† | $382† | $1,545 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $705–$6,771†‡ | $2,818†‡ | $39,820 |
† 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 | 2003 | $39,820 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $11,709 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a D.H. Chiparus worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a D.H. Chiparus work is $3,019. The median D.H. Chiparus sculpture sells for $570 across 17 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 D.H. Chiparus sculpture?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a D.H. Chiparus sculpture is $570. 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 D.H. Chiparus's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a D.H. Chiparus sculpture is $39,820.
What is D.H. Chiparus's auction record?
D.H. Chiparus's auction record is $64,555, set in 2010.
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