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# Laddie John Dill (b. 1943)

## What is Laddie John Dill’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 98 auction results for Laddie John Dill at 17 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $528 including buyer’s premium (middle half $350–$781, n=28). The auction record is $19,708 for Light Sentence (2025, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Light Sentence, 1969 | Cold cathode discharge glass tube | $19,708 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Feb 2025 |
| 2 | Untitled, 1943 | Glass | $7,575 | Bonhams | May 2019 |
| 3 | Untitled (Abstract Composition), 1943 | Aluminum | $6,375 | Bonhams | Jul 2022 |
| 4 | Untitled (glass and mixed media on wood), 1989 | Mixed media | $5,513 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2009 |
| 5 | Untitled (6), 1981 | Mixed media | $5,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2011 |
| 6 | Untitled (Bird), 1985 | Mixed media | $5,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2011 |
| 7 | Untitled (mixed media on canvas over plywood), 1974 | Mixed media | $3,920 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2010 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1943 | Pigment, cement and glass on wood | $3,500 | Bonhams | Nov 2016 |
| 9 | Untitled (mixed media collage on paper), 1986 | Mixed media | $3,125 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2014 |
| 10 | Tsunami, 2008 | Mixed media | $3,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2011 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 13 | $1,700 |
| Other | 53 | $1,187 |
| Paintings | 16 | $829 |
| Prints | 5 | $500 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 40 | $1,353 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 33 | $750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $514 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 98 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Laddie John Dill is an American artist with 126 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,004. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Laddie John Dill sold in 2026 for $1,452, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Laddie John Dill work worth?

Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Laddie John Dill work is $1,004.

The median Laddie John Dill print sells for $508 across 5 lots.

The median Laddie John Dill sculpture sells for $2,375 across 5 lots.

The median Laddie John Dill work on paper sells for $765 across 7 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 | 14 | $508 | $750 | 35.7% | 2025-05-23 |
| Paintings | 5 | $953† | $1,600† | — | 2026-05-15 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $765† | $3,125 | — | 2026-03-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $2,375 | $6,375 | 55.6% | 2025-01-28 |
| Photography | 1 | $625 | $625 | — | 2022-09-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $5,944 | $19,708 | — | 2025-02-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Laddie John Dill's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $508 with 35.7% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $953, record $1,600. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,600 (buyer's premium not included). At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $5,944.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $829–$1,083† | $953† | $1,600† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $408–$813† | $675† | $3,125 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $6,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $3,125 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $2,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $2,000 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,600† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,083 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $687 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Laddie John Dill worth?

Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Laddie John Dill work is $1,004. The median Laddie John Dill print sells for $508 across 5 lots. The median Laddie John Dill sculpture sells for $2,375 across 5 lots. The median Laddie John Dill work on paper sells for $765 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Laddie John Dill print?

Based on 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Laddie John Dill print is $508.

### What is Laddie John Dill's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Laddie John Dill print is $750.

### What is Laddie John Dill's auction record?

Laddie John Dill's auction record is $7,575, set in 2019.

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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.