Dylan Lewis (b. 1964)
What is Dylan Lewis’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 208 auction results for Dylan Lewis at 16 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,448 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,064–$13,261, n=38). The auction record is $199,156 for CHEETAH CHASING BUCK (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHEETAH CHASING BUCK, 1964 | Bronze | $199,156 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | Sleeping leopard, 2003 | Bronze | $193,169 | Christie's | Sep 2019 |
| 3 | Running cheetah III, 2004 | Bronze | $185,442 | Christie's | Sep 2019 |
| 4 | Running cheetah pair II, 2004 | Bronze | $139,082 | Christie's | Sep 2019 |
| 5 | Leopard lying on rocks, 2012 | Bronze | $131,355 | Christie's | Sep 2019 |
| 6 | LEOPARD LYING ON ROCKS, LIFE-SIZE, 1964 | Bronze | $116,174 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 7 | Cheetah standing on slope, 2010 | Bronze | $115,901 | Christie's | Sep 2019 |
| 8 | STANDING LEOPARDS II, LIFE-SIZE, 1964 | Bronze | $107,876 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 9 | Stalking Cheetah II (S346) | Bronze | $102,918 | Artcurial | Jun 2021 |
| 10 | Dylan Lewis (South African b.1964) Leopard torso Signed, dated and numbered Dylan Lewis/2000 9/12 ( | Bronze on an integral rectangular base | $91,102 | Woolley and Wallis | May 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 160 | $15,849 |
| Other | 5 | $4,779 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 35 | $33,998 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 71 | $17,865 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $6,644 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 208 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Dylan Lewis is a South African artist with 233 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $15,729. 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 Dylan Lewis sold in 2026 for $31,670, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Dylan Lewis record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Dylan Lewis on OpeningBid →What is a Dylan Lewis work worth?
Across 198 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dylan Lewis work is $15,729.
The median Dylan Lewis sculpture sells for $18,566 across 164 lots.
The median Dylan Lewis painting sells for $4,572 across 5 lots.
The median Dylan Lewis print sells for $1,365 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Dylan Lewis sculptures typically sell for $12,363–$27,799 (the middle half of 66 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Dylan Lewis sculptures typically sell for $5,217–$13,135 (the middle half of 35 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 | 4 | $1,365 | $1,461 | — | 2025-12-09 |
| Paintings | 5 | $4,572 | $6,030 | — | 2025-11-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 171 | $18,566†‡ | $199,156 | 95.9% | 2026-06-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $131,355 | $199,156 | — | 2021-06-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Dylan Lewis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $1,365. Paintings (5 lots) median $4,572, record $6,030. A typical Dylan Lewis painting sells for around 3.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $131,355.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $5,217–$13,135† | $8,499† | $32,452 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 66 | $12,363–$27,799‡ | $18,990‡ | $58,087 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 31 | $29,746–$96,594 | $52,089 | $199,156 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $199,156 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $193,169 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $6,030 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $5,080 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $1,461 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,270 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dylan Lewis worth?
Across 198 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dylan Lewis work is $15,729. The median Dylan Lewis sculpture sells for $18,566 across 164 lots. The median Dylan Lewis painting sells for $4,572 across 5 lots. The median Dylan Lewis print sells for $1,365 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Dylan Lewis sculptures typically sell for $12,363–$27,799 (the middle half of 66 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Dylan Lewis sculptures typically sell for $5,217–$13,135 (the middle half of 35 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 Dylan Lewis sculpture?
Based on 164 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dylan Lewis sculpture is $18,566. 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 Dylan Lewis's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dylan Lewis sculpture is $199,156.
What is the average price of a medium Dylan Lewis sculpture?
Based on 66 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dylan Lewis sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $18,990, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Dylan Lewis sculpture?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Dylan Lewis sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,499, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Dylan Lewis's auction record?
Dylan Lewis's auction record is $199,156, set in 2017.
See the full Dylan Lewis record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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