Diane Victor (b. 1964)
What is Diane Victor’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 133 auction results for Diane Victor at 9 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $671 including buyer’s premium (middle half $463–$1,476, n=28). The auction record is $13,605 for Teaching Your Hyenas to Sing (2024, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teaching Your Hyenas to Sing | Smoke drawing, chalk and charcoal on paper | $13,605 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | Trojan (Bareback), 2019 | Mohair tapestry | $11,549 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2024 |
| 3 | Rhinoceros, 2020 | Smoke on paper | $6,739 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Rain Horse, 2010 | Ash and charcoal dust drawing with digital printing on paper | $6,384 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Ricky, 2011 | Ash on paper | $6,083 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2016 |
| 6 | Threatened Lives (Cape Vulture), 2021 | Candle smoke on paper | $5,767 | Strauss and Co | Aug 2026 |
| 7 | Rhinocéros, 1964 | Drawing | $5,184 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Man and Crocodile, 2013 | Charcoal on paper | $3,564 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2018 |
| 9 | Crocodile, 1964 | Drawing | $2,962 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diane Victor (South Africa, 1964 - ), Like a Blind Horse | Blind embossing and etching | $2,277 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 16 | $2,610 |
| Prints | 32 | $534 |
| Other | 5 | $508 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $6,561 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $970 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $521 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 133 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Diane Victor is a South African artist with 167 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $920. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Diane Victor sold in 2026 for $1,770, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Diane Victor record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Diane Victor on OpeningBid →What is a Diane Victor work worth?
Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Diane Victor work is $920.
The median Diane Victor print sells for $540 across 85 lots.
The median Diane Victor work on paper sells for $2,258 across 32 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 86 | $540† | $2,191† | — | 2026-07-14 |
| Works on Paper | 33 | $2,258 | $13,605 | 97% | 2026-06-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $11,549 | $13,605 | — | 2026-03-24 |
† 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) | 19 | $427–$690 | $531 | $1,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $504–$965† | $545† | $2,191† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $984–$2,786 | $1,458 | $5,184 |
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 | $13,605 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $7,657 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $6,739 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,191† |
† 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 Diane Victor worth?
Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Diane Victor work is $920. The median Diane Victor print sells for $540 across 85 lots. The median Diane Victor work on paper sells for $2,258 across 32 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Diane Victor print?
Based on 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Diane Victor print is $540. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Diane Victor's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Diane Victor print is $2,191. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,191 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Diane Victor work on paper?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Diane Victor work on paper is $2,258.
What is Diane Victor's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Diane Victor work on paper is $13,605.
What is the average price of a small Diane Victor print?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Diane Victor print (small (under 50 cm)) is $531, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Diane Victor print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Diane Victor print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $545, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Diane Victor's auction record?
Diane Victor's auction record is $13,605, set in 2024.
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