Demeter Chiparus (1886–1947)
Demeter Chiparus is an artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $12,201. 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 Demeter Chiparus sold in 2021 for $12,201, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Demeter Chiparus work is $12,201.
The median Demeter Chiparus sculpture sells for $1,994 across 15 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 | $1,994†‡ | $434,500 | 78.9% | 2026-06-13 |
† 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) | 7 | $283–$6,188†‡ | $656†‡ | $12,201 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,169–$1,994†‡ | $1,590†‡ | $10,242† |
† 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 | 2012 | $434,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $18,750 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Demeter Chiparus worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Demeter Chiparus work is $12,201. The median Demeter Chiparus sculpture sells for $1,994 across 15 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 Demeter Chiparus sculpture?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Demeter Chiparus sculpture is $1,994. 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 Demeter Chiparus's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Demeter Chiparus sculpture is $434,500.
What is Demeter Chiparus's auction record?
Demeter Chiparus's auction record is $434,500, set in 2012.
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