Dora Maar (1907–1997)
What is Dora Maar’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 356 auction results for Dora Maar at 36 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $986 including buyer’s premium (middle half $724–$2,676, n=17). The auction record is $709,971 for PORTRAIT DE PABLO PICASSO (2009, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PORTRAIT DE PABLO PICASSO | Huile sur toile | $709,971 | Sotheby's | Dec 2009 |
| 2 | Portrait de Picasso | Huile et ripolin sur toile | $471,320 | Sotheby's | Dec 2012 |
| 3 | Portrait de Picasso | Oil on canvas | $427,207 | Sotheby's | Jun 2014 |
| 4 | Les années vous guettent, 1907 | Titré au crayon (en bas à gauche sur le montage), cachet du photographe (en bas à droite sur l'image) | $302,397 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 5 | Buste de femme à la plante, 1907 | Oil on canvas | $218,142 | Christie's | Mar 2006 |
| 6 | Untitled (double-exposed portrait), 1998 | Cartes-de-visite | $100,000 | Phillips | Apr 2017 |
| 7 | Femme au banc vert, 1907 | Oil paint | $80,062 | Christie's | Feb 2015 |
| 8 | Villa à Vendre, 1936 | Gelatin silver | $75,075 | Bonhams | Apr 2019 |
| 9 | Portrait de Pablo Picasso, 1938 | Ink | $72,750 | Christie's | Mar 2016 |
| 10 | A Unique Object, 1907 | Tirage argentique, collage de tirages argentiques monté sur support cartonné | $68,283 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 32 | $7,493 |
| Paintings | 46 | $6,060 |
| Works on paper | 81 | $1,375 |
| Other | 30 | $703 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $6,875 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 156 | $1,502 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 356 results from 36 houses · How we compute these figures
Dora Maar is a French artist with 450 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $775. 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 Dora Maar sold in 2026 for $7,952, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 353 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dora Maar work is $775.
The median Dora Maar work on paper sells for $386 across 231 lots.
The median Dora Maar painting sells for $4,375 across 57 lots.
The median Dora Maar photograph sells for $6,111 across 39 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Dora Maar work on papers typically sell for $220–$1,016 (the middle half of 227 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Dora Maar photographs typically sell for $2,543–$17,347 (the middle half of 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $1,061 | $1,500 | — | 2022-06-02 |
| Paintings | 63 | $4,375†‡ | $709,971 | 90.5% | 2026-05-22 |
| Works on Paper | 236 | $386†‡ | $72,750 | 97.9% | 2026-10-08 |
| Photography | 48 | $6,111‡ | $302,397 | 81.3% | 2025-04-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $70,517 | $709,971 | — | 2024-06-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Dora Maar's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $1,061. Paintings (63 lots) median $4,375, record $709,971. A typical Dora Maar painting sells for around 4.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 18 lots) the median is $70,517.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $1,154–$4,762†‡ | $2,037†‡ | $40,431 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $2,415–$11,510‡ | $6,250‡ | $709,971 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 227 | $220–$1,016†‡ | $384†‡ | $72,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $2,543–$17,347‡ | $6,056‡ | $302,397 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $709,971 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $471,320 |
| Photography | 2015 | $302,397 |
| Photography | 2017 | $100,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $72,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $25,940 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $1,061 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dora Maar worth?
Across 353 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dora Maar work is $775. The median Dora Maar work on paper sells for $386 across 231 lots. The median Dora Maar painting sells for $4,375 across 57 lots. The median Dora Maar photograph sells for $6,111 across 39 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Dora Maar work on papers typically sell for $220–$1,016 (the middle half of 227 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Dora Maar photographs typically sell for $2,543–$17,347 (the middle half of 38 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 Dora Maar work on paper?
Based on 231 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dora Maar work on paper is $386. 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 Dora Maar's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dora Maar work on paper is $72,750.
What is the average price of a Dora Maar painting?
Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dora Maar painting is $4,375. 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 Dora Maar's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dora Maar painting is $709,971.
What is the average price of a Dora Maar photograph?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dora Maar photograph is $6,111. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Dora Maar's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dora Maar photograph is $302,397.
What is the average price of a small Dora Maar work on paper?
Based on 227 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Dora Maar work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $384, 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 small Dora Maar photograph?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Dora Maar photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,056, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Dora Maar's auction record?
Dora Maar's auction record is $709,971, set in 2009.
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