Demeter H. Chiparus (1886–1947)
What is Demeter H. Chiparus’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 71 auction results for Demeter H. Chiparus at 12 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,464 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,396–$4,745, n=6). The auction record is $237,288 for 'Etoile de Mer' ('Starfish'): A bronze and ivory figure (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 'Etoile de Mer' ('Starfish'): A bronze and ivory figure | — | $237,288 | Sotheby's | Jun 2008 |
| 2 | Clara, 1925 | Ivory | $203,537 | Sotheby's | May 2013 |
| 3 | Tango, 1921 | Ivory | $203,537 | Sotheby's | May 2013 |
| 4 | 'Footsteps': A bronze and ivory figure | — | $166,836 | Sotheby's | Jun 2008 |
| 5 | Testris, 1925 | Ivory | $125,999 | Sotheby's | May 2013 |
| 6 | Etoile de mer, 1925 | Ivory | $110,301 | Sotheby's | May 2014 |
| 7 | Russian Dancers | Bronze, ivory | $99,047 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 8 | 'Starlight': A bronze and ivory figure | — | $96,383 | Sotheby's | Jun 2008 |
| 9 | Dourga | Bronze, ivory and alabaster | $79,642 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 10 | Footsteps, 1925 | Ivory | $76,375 | Sotheby's | May 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | $56,038 |
| Sculpture | 52 | $26,495 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $28,350 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $27,606 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 71 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Demeter H. Chiparus is a Romanian artist with 79 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $28,600. 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 H. Chiparus sold in 2017 for $38,626, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Demeter H. Chiparus on OpeningBid →What is a Demeter H. Chiparus work worth?
Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Demeter H. Chiparus work is $28,600.
The median Demeter H. Chiparus sculpture sells for $33,014 across 57 lots.
The median Demeter H. Chiparus painting sells for $874 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Demeter H. Chiparus sculptures typically sell for $12,476–$38,305 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Demeter H. Chiparus sculptures typically sell for $11,539–$77,192 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $874 | $874 | — | 2016-10-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 62 | $33,014†‡ | $203,537 | 91.9% | 2026-06-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $185,186 | $237,288 | — | 2014-05-22 |
† 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) | 28 | $12,476–$38,305†‡ | $28,350†‡ | $69,939 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $11,539–$77,192† | $38,579† | $203,537 |
† 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 | 2013 | $203,537 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $203,537 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $874 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Demeter H. Chiparus worth?
Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Demeter H. Chiparus work is $28,600. The median Demeter H. Chiparus sculpture sells for $33,014 across 57 lots. The median Demeter H. Chiparus painting sells for $874 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Demeter H. Chiparus sculptures typically sell for $12,476–$38,305 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Demeter H. Chiparus sculptures typically sell for $11,539–$77,192 (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 Demeter H. Chiparus sculpture?
Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Demeter H. Chiparus sculpture is $33,014. 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 H. Chiparus's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Demeter H. Chiparus sculpture is $203,537.
What is the average price of a small Demeter H. Chiparus sculpture?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Demeter H. Chiparus sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $28,350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Demeter H. Chiparus sculpture?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Demeter H. Chiparus sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $38,579, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Demeter H. Chiparus's auction record?
Demeter H. Chiparus's auction record is $237,288, set in 2008.
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