> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dora-carrington · updated 2026-11-03

# Dora Carrington (1893–1932)

Dora Carrington is a British (modern) artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $6,365.

A work by Dora Carrington sold in 2026 for $6,604, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**6 Dora Carrington works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Dora Carrington work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dora Carrington work is $6,365.

The median Dora Carrington work on paper sells for $2,981 across 12 lots.

The median Dora Carrington painting sells for $18,281 across 7 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $18,281 | $57,270 | 77.8% | 2022-10-20 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $2,981 | $25,664 | 85.7% | 2026-09-17 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,709–$4,640 | $2,981 | $6,604 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1999 | $57,270 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $37,202 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $25,664 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $6,604 |

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 Dora Carrington worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dora Carrington work is $6,365. The median Dora Carrington work on paper sells for $2,981 across 12 lots. The median Dora Carrington painting sells for $18,281 across 7 lots.

### What is the average price of a Dora Carrington work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dora Carrington work on paper is $2,981.

### What is Dora Carrington's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dora Carrington work on paper is $25,664.

### What is the average price of a small Dora Carrington work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Dora Carrington work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,981, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Dora Carrington's auction record?

Dora Carrington's auction record is $57,270, set in 1999.

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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, “Dora Carrington auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dora-carrington (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.