Denis Diderot (1713–1784)
Denis Diderot is a French artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $271. 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 Denis Diderot sold in 2025 for $2,027, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Denis Diderot on OpeningBid →What is a Denis Diderot work worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Denis Diderot work is $271.
The median Denis Diderot print sells for $136 across 13 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 | 23 | $136† | $380† | 56.5% | 2026-06-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $35,151 | $37,977 | — | 2017-06-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $55–$137† | $85† | $177† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $380† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $271† |
† 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 Denis Diderot worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Denis Diderot work is $271. The median Denis Diderot print sells for $136 across 13 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 Denis Diderot print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Denis Diderot print is $136. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Denis Diderot's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Denis Diderot print is $380. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $380 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Denis Diderot's auction record?
Denis Diderot's auction record is $37,977, set in 2006.
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