Dorothy Dean (1920–2005)
Dorothy Dean is an artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $66. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Dorothy Dean is recorded as sold in 2026 for $66; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Dorothy Dean on OpeningBid →What is a Dorothy Dean work worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dorothy Dean work is $66.
The median Dorothy Dean painting sells for $47 across 8 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $47‡ | $258 | 72.7% | 2026-10-19 |
‡ 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) | 6 | $35–$108‡ | $47‡ | $258 |
‡ 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 | 2019 | $258 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $126‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dorothy Dean worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dorothy Dean work is $66. The median Dorothy Dean painting sells for $47 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Dorothy Dean painting?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dorothy Dean painting is $47. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Dorothy Dean's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dorothy Dean painting is $258.
What is Dorothy Dean's auction record?
Dorothy Dean's auction record is $258, set in 2019.
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