Ingrid Dessau (1923–2000)
What is Ingrid Dessau’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 70 auction results for Ingrid Dessau at 12 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,381 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,577–$11,850, n=9). The auction record is $40,000 for flatweave carpet (2013, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | flatweave carpet, 1955 | Rugs | $40,000 | Wright | Jun 2013 |
| 2 | Blå rutor, 1960 | Carpet | $30,240 | Christie's | Dec 2023 |
| 3 | Carpet, 1950s, 1950 | Wool | $28,902 | Sotheby's | Nov 2015 |
| 4 | Diagonals carpet, 1950 | Rugs | $25,000 | Wright | Oct 2013 |
| 5 | Carpet | Handwoven wool | $21,250 | Sotheby's | Jun 2015 |
| 6 | flatweave carpet, 1950 | Rugs | $18,750 | Wright | May 2013 |
| 7 | Tapis, 1923 | Ingrid Dessau (1923-2000) | $16,424 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | Ingrid Dessau (1923-2000), 1970 | Wool (Laine) | $15,168 | PIASA | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | reversible flatweave carpet, 1923 | Rugs | $15,000 | Wright | May 2015 |
| 10 | Ingrid Dessau (1923-2000) Tapis, 1923 | Ingrid Dessau (1923-2000) | $13,564 | PIASA | Oct 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 45 | $4,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 44 | $3,875 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 70 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Ingrid Dessau is a Swedish artist with 109 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $3,000. 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 Ingrid Dessau sold in 2026 for $16,424, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ingrid Dessau work is $3,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $30,240 | $40,000 | — | 2023-12-07 |
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ingrid Dessau worth?
Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ingrid Dessau work is $3,000. 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 Ingrid Dessau's auction record?
Ingrid Dessau's auction record is $40,000, set in 2013.
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