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# Doris Caesar (1892–1981)

Doris Caesar is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $4,788. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Doris Caesar sold in 2025 for $9,525, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Doris Caesar work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Doris Caesar work is $4,788.

The median Doris Caesar sculpture sells for $7,156 across 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $7,156† | $17,640 | — | 2025-03-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,875–$9,525 | $4,062 | $10,710 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $17,640 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $13,750 |

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 Doris Caesar worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Doris Caesar work is $4,788. The median Doris Caesar sculpture sells for $7,156 across 10 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Doris Caesar's auction record?

Doris Caesar's auction record is $17,640, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Doris Caesar auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/doris-caesar (updated 2026-11-01).

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.