Derek Fordjour (b. 1974)
What is Derek Fordjour’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for Derek Fordjour at 5 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $279,400 including buyer’s premium (middle half $72,414–$516,946, n=11). The auction record is $1,143,000 for Twelve Tribes (2024, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twelve Tribes, 2021 | Acrylic, charcoal, cardboard and oil pastel on newspaper, mounted on canvas, in 12 parts, in artist's frame | $1,143,000 | Phillips | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Ornithologist, 2022 | Acrylic, charcoal, oil pastel, cardboard and foil on newspaper mounted on canvas | $945,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 3 | Numbers, 2018 | Acrylic, charcoal and oil pastel on newspaper, mounted on canvas | $889,000 | Phillips | May 2024 |
| 4 | Rhythm & Blues, 2020 | Acrylic, charcoal, oilstick and foil on newspaper mounted to canvas | $730,800 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 5 | Regatta Pattern Study, 2020 | Acrylic, charcoal, oil pastel and foil on newspaper mounted on canvas, in artist's frame | $710,138 | Phillips | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Showtime!, 2020 | Acrylic, charcoal, cardboard, oil pastel, foil and glitter on newspaper mounted on canvas (diptych) | $522,051 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Single Pivot Turn, 2018 | Acrylic, charcoal and oil pastel on newspaper mounted on canvas | $518,004 | Phillips | Dec 2022 |
| 8 | Two Point Bend, 2019 | Collage | $511,842 | Sotheby's | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Three Point Bend, 2019 | Cardboard | $468,077 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 10 | Shoulder Right Pivot, 2022 | Acrylic, charcoal, oil pastel, cardboard and foil on sanded newspaper mounted on canvas | $444,500 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $218,191 |
| Other | 5 | $108,375 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 31 | $290,378 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $68,218 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Derek Fordjour is an artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $166,321.
A work by Derek Fordjour sold in 2026 for $522,051, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Derek Fordjour work is $166,321.
The median Derek Fordjour work on paper sells for $295,710 across 25 lots.
The median Derek Fordjour painting sells for $81,250 across 16 lots.
The median Derek Fordjour photograph sells for $15,240 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,270 | $1,270 | — | 2025-06-24 |
| Paintings | 17 | $81,250 | $730,800 | 94.1% | 2025-12-12 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $295,710 | $1.1M | — | 2026-09-29 |
| Photography | 1 | $15,240 | $15,240 | — | 2025-02-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 29 | $298,623 | $1.1M | — | 2026-09-29 |
Derek Fordjour's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,270. Paintings (17 lots) median $81,250, record $730,800. A typical Derek Fordjour painting sells for around 64× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 29 lots) the median is $298,623.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $37,500–$76,200 | $44,663 | $81,250 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $79,780–$222,540 | $127,000 | $730,800 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $88,200–$108,375 | $91,959 | $138,600 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $290,378–$522,051 | $324,903 | $1.1M |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $945,000 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $730,800 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $381,000 |
| Photography | 2025 | $15,240 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,270 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Derek Fordjour worth?
Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Derek Fordjour work is $166,321. The median Derek Fordjour work on paper sells for $295,710 across 25 lots. The median Derek Fordjour painting sells for $81,250 across 16 lots. The median Derek Fordjour photograph sells for $15,240 across 1 lots.
What is the average price of a Derek Fordjour work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Derek Fordjour work on paper is $295,710.
What is Derek Fordjour's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Derek Fordjour work on paper is $1,143,000.
What is the average price of a Derek Fordjour painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Derek Fordjour painting is $81,250.
What is Derek Fordjour's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Derek Fordjour painting is $730,800.
What is the average price of a large Derek Fordjour work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Derek Fordjour work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $324,903, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a large Derek Fordjour painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Derek Fordjour painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $127,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Derek Fordjour's auction record?
Derek Fordjour's auction record is $1,143,000, set in 2024.
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