Demetre Chiparus (1886–1947)
Demetre Chiparus is a Romanian artist with 210 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $5,679. 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 Demetre Chiparus is recorded as sold in 2026 for $6,500; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 144 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Demetre Chiparus work is $5,679.
The median Demetre Chiparus sculpture sells for $4,513 across 116 lots.
The median Demetre Chiparus painting sells for $53,425 across 7 lots.
The median Demetre Chiparus print sells for $3,992 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Demetre Chiparus sculptures typically sell for $1,571–$9,486 (the middle half of 68 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Demetre Chiparus sculptures typically sell for $1,050–$22,777 (the middle half of 38 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 | 2 | $3,992† | $4,543 | — | 2012-03-22 |
| Paintings | 7 | $53,425 | $269,874 | — | 2017-10-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 164 | $4,513†‡ | $716,420 | 70.7% | 2026-01-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $201,480‡ | $716,420 | — | 2016-10-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Demetre Chiparus's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $3,992. Paintings (7 lots) median $53,425, record $269,874. A typical Demetre Chiparus painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $201,480.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $46,666–$141,195 | $91,586 | $269,874 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 68 | $1,571–$9,486†‡ | $3,625†‡ | $56,178‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $1,050–$22,777†‡ | $6,053†‡ | $716,420 |
† 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 | $716,420 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $269,874 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $207,007 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $145,011 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $4,543 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $3,442† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Demetre Chiparus worth?
Across 144 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Demetre Chiparus work is $5,679. The median Demetre Chiparus sculpture sells for $4,513 across 116 lots. The median Demetre Chiparus painting sells for $53,425 across 7 lots. The median Demetre Chiparus print sells for $3,992 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Demetre Chiparus sculptures typically sell for $1,571–$9,486 (the middle half of 68 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Demetre Chiparus sculptures typically sell for $1,050–$22,777 (the middle half of 38 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 Demetre Chiparus sculpture?
Based on 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Demetre Chiparus sculpture is $4,513. 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 Demetre Chiparus's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Demetre Chiparus sculpture is $716,420.
What is the average price of a small Demetre Chiparus sculpture?
Based on 68 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Demetre Chiparus sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,625, 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 Demetre Chiparus sculpture?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Demetre Chiparus sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,053, 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 Demetre Chiparus's auction record?
Demetre Chiparus's auction record is $716,420, set in 2012.
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