Jim Dine (b. 1935)
Jim Dine is an American artist with 467 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $3,818. 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 Jim Dine sold in 2025 for $14,621, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jim Dine on OpeningBid →What is a Jim Dine work worth?
Across 385 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jim Dine work is $3,818.
The median Jim Dine print sells for $3,165 across 298 lots.
The median Jim Dine work on paper sells for $45,662 across 25 lots.
The median Jim Dine painting sells for $138,050 across 13 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Jim Dine prints typically sell for $1,466–$7,701 (the middle half of 176 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Jim Dine prints typically sell for $3,898–$15,718 (the middle half of 50 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 | 347 | $3,165†‡ | $114,744 | 85.9% | 2026-07-31 |
| Paintings | 14 | $138,050† | $830,112 | 92.9% | 2024-04-10 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $45,662 | $141,836 | 92.6% | 2020-10-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $86,697‡ | $217,861 | — | 2016-11-22 |
| Photography | 11 | $6,651 | $41,328 | 90.9% | 2013-11-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $141,836 | $830,112 | — | 2020-10-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jim Dine's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (347 lots) median $3,165 with 85.9% sell-through. Paintings (14 lots) median $138,050, record $830,112. A typical Jim Dine painting sells for around 44× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 19 lots) the median is $141,836.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $775–$3,159†‡ | $1,433†‡ | $26,343 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 176 | $1,466–$7,701†‡ | $3,067†‡ | $114,744 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 50 | $3,898–$15,718†‡ | $7,787†‡ | $43,905 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $64,143–$184,523† | $96,215† | $344,257 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $137,775–$410,275 | $151,825 | $830,112 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $18,936–$61,508 | $44,360 | $108,761 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $53,175–$130,099‡ | $86,697‡ | $158,610 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,580–$13,300 | $8,162 | $41,328 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $830,112 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $492,016 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $217,861 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $202,136 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $141,836 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $114,744 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $108,761 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $51,119 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jim Dine worth?
Across 385 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jim Dine work is $3,818. The median Jim Dine print sells for $3,165 across 298 lots. The median Jim Dine work on paper sells for $45,662 across 25 lots. The median Jim Dine painting sells for $138,050 across 13 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jim Dine prints typically sell for $1,466–$7,701 (the middle half of 176 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Jim Dine prints typically sell for $3,898–$15,718 (the middle half of 50 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 Jim Dine print?
Based on 298 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jim Dine print is $3,165. 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 Jim Dine's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jim Dine print is $114,744.
What is the average price of a Jim Dine work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jim Dine work on paper is $45,662.
What is Jim Dine's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jim Dine work on paper is $141,836.
What is the average price of a Jim Dine painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jim Dine painting is $138,050. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jim Dine's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jim Dine painting is $830,112.
What is the average price of a medium Jim Dine print?
Based on 176 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jim Dine print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,067, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 large Jim Dine print?
Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Jim Dine print (large (over 120 cm)) is $7,787, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Jim Dine's auction record?
Jim Dine's auction record is $830,112, set in 2007.
See the full Jim Dine record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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