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# Demeter Haralamb CHIPARUS (1888–1947)

## What is Demeter Haralamb CHIPARUS’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 58 auction results for Demeter Haralamb CHIPARUS at 3 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,752 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,339–$10,456, n=5). The auction record is $12,191 for L’Équilibre (2026, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L’Équilibre | Chryséléphantine; bronze anciennement doré ou à plusieurs patines; la tête, les bras et les jambes en ivoire finement sculpté; socle en marbre-onyx | $12,191 | Ader | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Enfants jouant aux quilles | Bronze | $10,456 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Actrice, 1925 | Patinated bronze | $7,067 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2023 |
| 4 | Leaving the opera | Bronze | $3,440 | Galerie Bernaerts | Oct 2019 |
| 5 | Chain Dancer/ Dancer of the Ganges | Bronze, golden yellow patina | $2,752 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Manteau à capuchon, circa 1930 | Bronze | $2,339 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Lazzarone, 1923 | Bronze | $1,422 | Galerie Bernaerts | Sep 2019 |
| 8 | Antinea, 1930 | Épreuve en terre cuite | $761 | Ader | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 8 | $3,096 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $3,096 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 58 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Demeter Haralamb CHIPARUS is a Romanian-French artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $2,193. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Demeter Haralamb CHIPARUS is recorded as sold in 2026 for $7,474; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Demeter Haralamb CHIPARUS work worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Demeter Haralamb CHIPARUS work is $2,193.

The median Demeter Haralamb CHIPARUS sculpture sells for $7,067 across 29 lots.

The median Demeter Haralamb CHIPARUS painting sells for $1,929 across 18 lots.

The median Demeter Haralamb CHIPARUS work on paper sells for $381 across 8 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $1,929‡ | $6,002‡ | — | 2024-10-22 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $381‡ | $707‡ | — | 2024-10-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 33 | $7,067‡ | $65,905‡ | 87.9% | 2026-03-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $43,579‡ | $65,905‡ | — | 2022-11-04 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,328–$1,855‡ | $1,513‡ | $2,394‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,929–$3,885‡ | $2,947‡ | $6,002‡ |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $272–$517‡ | $381‡ | $707‡ |

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1,378–$7,914‡ | $2,545‡ | $17,060‡ |

‡ 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 | 2021 | $65,905‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $43,579‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $6,002‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $4,823‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $707‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $599‡ |

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

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 Demeter Haralamb CHIPARUS worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Demeter Haralamb CHIPARUS work is $2,193. The median Demeter Haralamb CHIPARUS sculpture sells for $7,067 across 29 lots. The median Demeter Haralamb CHIPARUS painting sells for $1,929 across 18 lots. The median Demeter Haralamb CHIPARUS work on paper sells for $381 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Demeter Haralamb CHIPARUS sculpture?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Demeter Haralamb CHIPARUS sculpture is $7,067. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Demeter Haralamb CHIPARUS's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Demeter Haralamb CHIPARUS sculpture is $65,905. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Demeter Haralamb CHIPARUS painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Demeter Haralamb CHIPARUS painting is $1,929. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Demeter Haralamb CHIPARUS's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Demeter Haralamb CHIPARUS painting is $6,002. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Demeter Haralamb CHIPARUS sculpture?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Demeter Haralamb CHIPARUS sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,545, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Demeter Haralamb CHIPARUS painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Demeter Haralamb CHIPARUS painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,947, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Demeter Haralamb CHIPARUS's auction record?

Demeter Haralamb CHIPARUS's auction record is $65,905, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Demeter Haralamb CHIPARUS auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/demeter-haralamb-chiparus (updated 2026-11-01).

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.