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# Dale Chihuly (b. 1941)

## What is Dale Chihuly’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,046 auction results for Dale Chihuly at 41 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,260 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,115–$12,700, n=208). The auction record is $200,000 for Persian Ceiling Installation (2022, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Persian Ceiling Installation, 2000 | Glass | $200,000 | Rago Arts | Jan 2022 |
| 2 | Clear with Gold Leaf Chandelier, 2000 | Hand-blown glass | $166,400 | Rago Arts | May 2026 |
| 3 | Prussian Blue Chandelier with Silver Leaf, 1941 | Blown glass | $138,975 | Bonhams | Jul 2022 |
| 4 | Persian and Horn Chandelier, 2006 | Glass | $125,000 | Rago Arts | May 2021 |
| 5 | Postrio Persian Installation, 1941 | Blown glass | $87,500 | Bonhams | Oct 2014 |
| 6 | Gilded Opal and Deep Garnet Chandelier, 2004 | Glass | $84,375 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2011 |
| 7 | Massive Chandelier / Suspended Sculpture | Blown glass, steel installation hardware | $81,250 | Freeman's Hindman | May 2019 |
| 8 | Clear and Gold Chandelier, 1998 | Glass | $77,400 | Rago Arts | Sep 2024 |
| 9 | Massive Pacific Haven Chandelier, 1941 | Cartes-de-visite | $75,000 | Rago Arts | Jan 2018 |
| 10 | Star Sapphire Chandelier, 1999 | Glass | $69,300 | Rago Arts | Jan 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 591 | $6,875 |
| Sculpture | 257 | $6,875 |
| Paintings | 16 | $4,688 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $3,515 |
| Prints | 30 | $1,275 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 48 | $19,935 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 249 | $10,080 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 563 | $5,398 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,046 results from 41 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Dale Chihuly is an American artist with 1,161 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $6,120. 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 Dale Chihuly sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $8,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Dale Chihuly works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Dale Chihuly work worth?

Across 1,024 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dale Chihuly work is $6,120.

The median Dale Chihuly print sells for $1,280 across 33 lots.

The median Dale Chihuly painting sells for $4,445 across 35 lots.

The median Dale Chihuly work on paper sells for $3,021 across 30 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Dale Chihuly prints typically sell for $814–$1,696 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Dale Chihuly work on papers typically sell for $1,800–$4,096 (the middle half of 24 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 | 38 | $1,280†‡ | $4,700† | 86.8% | 2026-02-27 |
| Paintings | 37 | $4,445† | $12,065 | 94.6% | 2025-09-19 |
| Works on Paper | 33 | $3,021† | $21,120 | 90.9% | 2026-09-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $4,500†‡ | $10,080 | — | 2024-02-22 |
| Photography | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | — | 2018-01-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 56 | $44,100† | $200,000 | — | 2026-09-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Dale Chihuly's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (38 lots) median $1,280 with 86.8% sell-through. Paintings (37 lots) median $4,445, record $12,065. A typical Dale Chihuly painting sells for around 3.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 56 lots) the median is $44,100.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $814–$1,696† | $1,344† | $4,700† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $3,302–$5,080† | $3,900† | $12,065 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $4,875–$6,262† | $5,895† | $8,125 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $1,800–$4,096† | $2,888† | $9,600 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $3,594–$4,641†‡ | $4,282†‡ | $10,080 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2018 | $75,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $21,120 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $14,080 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $12,065 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $10,160 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $10,080 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $5,715 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $4,700† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Dale Chihuly worth?

Across 1,024 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dale Chihuly work is $6,120. The median Dale Chihuly print sells for $1,280 across 33 lots. The median Dale Chihuly painting sells for $4,445 across 35 lots. The median Dale Chihuly work on paper sells for $3,021 across 30 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Dale Chihuly prints typically sell for $814–$1,696 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Dale Chihuly work on papers typically sell for $1,800–$4,096 (the middle half of 24 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 Dale Chihuly print?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dale Chihuly print is $1,280. 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 Dale Chihuly's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dale Chihuly print is $4,700. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,700 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Dale Chihuly painting?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dale Chihuly painting is $4,445. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Dale Chihuly's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dale Chihuly painting is $12,065.

### What is the average price of a Dale Chihuly work on paper?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dale Chihuly work on paper is $3,021. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Dale Chihuly's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dale Chihuly work on paper is $21,120.

### What is the average price of a medium Dale Chihuly print?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dale Chihuly print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,344, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Dale Chihuly work on paper?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dale Chihuly work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,888, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Dale Chihuly's auction record?

Dale Chihuly's auction record is $200,000, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Dale Chihuly auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dale-chihuly (updated 2026-11-02).

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.