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# Dorothy Dehner (1901–1994)

## What is Dorothy Dehner’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 160 auction results for Dorothy Dehner at 19 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,432 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,056–$5,515, n=23). The auction record is $63,000 for Untitled (landscape) (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (landscape), 1964 | Bronze | $63,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | Untitled (bronze sculpture), 1960 | Bronze | $52,920 | Rago Arts | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Tall City, 1985 | Bronze with marble base | $50,400 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 4 | Egyptian Theme (Landscape), 1969 | Bronze | $43,750 | Christie's | Mar 2016 |
| 5 | Untitled (steel sculpture with brown patina), 1990 | Stainless steel | $40,000 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 6 | Untitled (bronze sculpture), 1962 | Bronze | $37,500 | Wright | Mar 2019 |
| 7 | Windows and Doors #2, 1966 | Bronze | $37,500 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | Untitled (bronze sculpture), 1969 | Bronze | $35,840 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Candles and Mellons, 1987 | Corten steel with oxidized patina | $32,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2022 |
| 10 | Siena #1, 1962 | Bronze | $31,750 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 51 | $10,575 |
| Other | 8 | $1,738 |
| Works on paper | 37 | $1,680 |
| Prints | 53 | $1,408 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 48 | $2,300 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 93 | $2,160 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 160 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Dorothy Dehner is an American artist with 183 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,125. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Dorothy Dehner sold in 2026 for $3,840, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Dorothy Dehner works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Dorothy Dehner work worth?

Across 155 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dorothy Dehner work is $2,125.

The median Dorothy Dehner print sells for $1,408 across 57 lots.

The median Dorothy Dehner sculpture sells for $13,180 across 47 lots.

The median Dorothy Dehner work on paper sells for $1,664 across 37 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Dorothy Dehner prints typically sell for $1,170–$2,125 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Dorothy Dehner sculptures typically sell for $3,015–$16,445 (the middle half of 31 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 64 | $1,408† | $4,420 | 89.1% | 2026-08-14 |
| Paintings | 2 | $3,550 | $5,700 | — | 2011-10-27 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $1,664† | $10,000 | 94.9% | 2026-06-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 49 | $13,180 | $63,000 | 95.9% | 2026-07-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $41,875 | $63,000 | — | 2026-06-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Dorothy Dehner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (64 lots) median $1,408 with 89.1% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $3,550, record $5,700. A typical Dorothy Dehner painting sells for around 2.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $41,875.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $1,170–$2,125 | $1,440 | $4,420 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $759–$1,906† | $1,397† | $2,432 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $953–$2,031† | $1,096† | $10,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $1,496–$3,265 | $2,300 | $5,500 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $3,015–$16,445 | $8,385 | $37,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $7,040–$43,750 | $25,000 | $63,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $63,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $52,920 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $10,000 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $5,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $5,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $4,420 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $3,990 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $1,400 |

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 Dorothy Dehner worth?

Across 155 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dorothy Dehner work is $2,125. The median Dorothy Dehner print sells for $1,408 across 57 lots. The median Dorothy Dehner sculpture sells for $13,180 across 47 lots. The median Dorothy Dehner work on paper sells for $1,664 across 37 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Dorothy Dehner prints typically sell for $1,170–$2,125 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Dorothy Dehner sculptures typically sell for $3,015–$16,445 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Dorothy Dehner print?

Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dorothy Dehner print is $1,408. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Dorothy Dehner's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dorothy Dehner print is $4,420.

### What is the average price of a Dorothy Dehner sculpture?

Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dorothy Dehner sculpture is $13,180.

### What is Dorothy Dehner's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dorothy Dehner sculpture is $63,000.

### What is the average price of a Dorothy Dehner work on paper?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dorothy Dehner work on paper is $1,664. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Dorothy Dehner's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dorothy Dehner work on paper is $10,000.

### What is the average price of a small Dorothy Dehner print?

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Dorothy Dehner print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,440, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Dorothy Dehner sculpture?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Dorothy Dehner sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,385, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Dorothy Dehner's auction record?

Dorothy Dehner's auction record is $63,000, set in 2021.

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

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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.