Dyf (1899–1985)
Dyf is an artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $2,501. 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 Dyf is recorded as sold in 2025 for $3,434; 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 Dyf on OpeningBid →What is a Dyf work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dyf work is $2,501.
The median Dyf painting sells for $2,874 across 9 lots.
The median Dyf work on paper sells for $435 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $2,874†‡ | $4,880 | 52.9% | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $435‡ | $435‡ | — | 2025-07-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,928–$3,434†‡ | $2,874†‡ | $3,477‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2016 | $4,880 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $3,800† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $435‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Dyf worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dyf work is $2,501. The median Dyf painting sells for $2,874 across 9 lots. The median Dyf work on paper sells for $435 across 1 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 Dyf painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dyf painting is $2,874. 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 Dyf's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dyf painting is $4,880.
What is Dyf's auction record?
Dyf's auction record is $4,880, set in 2016.
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