Dimitri Chiparus (1888–1950)
Dimitri Chiparus is a Romanian artist with 166 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $19,995. 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 Dimitri Chiparus sold in 2024 for $22,889, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Dimitri Chiparus on OpeningBid →What is a Dimitri Chiparus work worth?
Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dimitri Chiparus work is $19,995.
The median Dimitri Chiparus sculpture sells for $13,541 across 97 lots.
The median Dimitri Chiparus painting sells for $39,665 across 19 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Dimitri Chiparus sculptures typically sell for $2,328–$19,654 (the middle half of 51 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Dimitri Chiparus sculptures typically sell for $7,933–$104,193 (the middle half of 41 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $39,665 | $144,000 | — | 2015-11-03 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 124 | $13,541†‡ | $341,373 | 78.2% | 2026-06-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $136,037 | $341,373 | — | 2015-11-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $26,400–$70,768 | $39,400 | $144,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $40,722–$78,785 | $61,038 | $110,803 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 51 | $2,328–$19,654†‡ | $5,508†‡ | $80,354 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $7,933–$104,193†‡ | $35,463†‡ | $341,373 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $341,373 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $316,344 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $144,000 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $133,131 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dimitri Chiparus worth?
Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dimitri Chiparus work is $19,995. The median Dimitri Chiparus sculpture sells for $13,541 across 97 lots. The median Dimitri Chiparus painting sells for $39,665 across 19 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Dimitri Chiparus sculptures typically sell for $2,328–$19,654 (the middle half of 51 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Dimitri Chiparus sculptures typically sell for $7,933–$104,193 (the middle half of 41 sold 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 Dimitri Chiparus sculpture?
Based on 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dimitri Chiparus sculpture is $13,541. 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 Dimitri Chiparus's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dimitri Chiparus sculpture is $341,373.
What is the average price of a Dimitri Chiparus painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dimitri Chiparus painting is $39,665.
What is Dimitri Chiparus's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dimitri Chiparus painting is $144,000.
What is the average price of a small Dimitri Chiparus sculpture?
Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Dimitri Chiparus sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,508, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Dimitri Chiparus sculpture?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dimitri Chiparus sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $35,463, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Dimitri Chiparus's auction record?
Dimitri Chiparus's auction record is $341,373, set in 2015.
See the full Dimitri Chiparus record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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