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# Diane Victor (b. 1964)

## What is Diane Victor’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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 $709 including buyer’s premium (middle half $479–$1,770, n=29). The auction record is $13,605 for Teaching Your Hyenas to Sing (2024, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | 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 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Lost Rider | Etching and mixed media on paper | $7,657 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2020 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 16 | $2,610 |
| Prints | 39 | $536 |
| Other | 5 | $508 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $6,739 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $998 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $531 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 133 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Diane Victor is a South African artist with 167 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $945. 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.

## What is a Diane Victor work worth?

Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Diane Victor work is $945.

The median Diane Victor print sells for $541 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 | $541† | $7,657 | — | 2026-07-14 |
| Works on Paper | 33 | $2,258 | $13,605 | 97% | 2026-06-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $9,603 | $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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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 $945. The median Diane Victor print sells for $541 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 $541. 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 $7,657.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Diane Victor auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/diane-victor (updated 2026-11-03).

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.