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# 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.

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

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Dimitri Chiparus auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dimitri-chiparus (updated 2026-11-02).

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.