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# Derek Fordjour (b. 1974)

## What is Derek Fordjour’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $218,191 |
| Other | 5 | $108,375 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 31 | $290,378 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $68,218 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**2 Derek Fordjour works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Derek Fordjour work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.