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# Daniel Chester French (1850–1931)

Daniel Chester French is an American artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $14,328.

A work by Daniel Chester French sold in 2023 for $57,150, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Daniel Chester French work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Daniel Chester French work is $14,328.

The median Daniel Chester French sculpture sells for $16,590 across 11 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 | 12 | $16,590 | $212,500 | 91.7% | 2026-01-23 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $7,500–$36,870 | $12,065 | $62,500 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $212,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $187,500 |

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 Daniel Chester French worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Daniel Chester French work is $14,328. The median Daniel Chester French sculpture sells for $16,590 across 11 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 Daniel Chester French sculpture?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Daniel Chester French sculpture is $16,590.

### What is Daniel Chester French's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Daniel Chester French sculpture is $212,500.

### What is Daniel Chester French's auction record?

Daniel Chester French's auction record is $212,500, set in 2019.

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

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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.