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# Natalia Dumitresco (1915–1997)

## What is Natalia Dumitresco’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 308 auction results for Natalia Dumitresco at 27 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $18,031 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,594–$30,112, n=21). The auction record is $57,021 for COMPOSITION (2010, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COMPOSITION, 1957 | Signée et datée en bas à droite "N | $57,021 | Artcurial | Dec 2010 |
| 2 | COMPOSITION | Signée en bas à droite "N | $50,397 | Artcurial | Dec 2010 |
| 3 | Rouge tintant, 1957 | Huile sur toile | $42,975 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Zone parfaitement calme, 1959 | Huile sur toile | $39,068 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Décrivant une courbe naturelle, 1959 | Huile sur toile | $33,915 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Espace organique, 1960 | Huile sur toile | $33,915 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Rouge tintant, 1915 | Oil on canvas | $32,167 | Bonhams | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Sans titre (huile sur toile), 1960 | Huile sur toile | $30,112 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | Zone parfaitement calme, 1915 | Oil on canvas | $29,243 | Bonhams | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | Sans titre (huile sur toile), 1959 | Huile sur toile | $24,090 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Sep 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 174 | $3,145 |
| Other | 40 | $1,163 |
| Works on paper | 52 | $805 |
| Prints | 5 | $138 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $22,651 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 54 | $4,090 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 51 | $1,598 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 308 results from 27 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Natalia Dumitresco is a Romanian artist with 343 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $2,239. 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 Natalia Dumitresco sold in 2026 for $3,082, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Natalia Dumitresco work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Natalia Dumitresco work worth?

Across 306 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Natalia Dumitresco work is $2,239.

The median Natalia Dumitresco painting sells for $3,168 across 193 lots.

The median Natalia Dumitresco work on paper sells for $868 across 67 lots.

The median Natalia Dumitresco print sells for $134 across 11 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Natalia Dumitresco paintings typically sell for $2,406–$11,870 (the middle half of 55 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Natalia Dumitresco work on papers typically sell for $472–$2,537 (the middle half of 32 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 | 14 | $134†‡ | $732 | 78.6% | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 205 | $3,168†‡ | $42,975 | 94.1% | 2026-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 70 | $868†‡ | $4,482 | 95.7% | 2025-07-04 |
| Photography | 1 | $4 | $4 | — | 2013-03-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $29,677 | $57,021 | — | 2025-12-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Natalia Dumitresco's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $134 with 78.6% sell-through. Paintings (205 lots) median $3,168, record $42,975. A typical Natalia Dumitresco painting sells for around 24× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 16 lots) the median is $29,677.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $112–$209†‡ | $126†‡ | $313 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,286–$3,350‡ | $2,242‡ | $5,682‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 55 | $2,406–$11,870†‡ | $5,154†‡ | $24,090 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $5,845–$32,013†‡ | $7,190†‡ | $42,975 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $472–$2,537† | $1,644† | $4,482 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,058–$2,433†‡ | $1,849†‡ | $3,515 |

† 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 | 2025 | $42,975 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $39,068 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $4,482 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $3,707 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $732 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $329‡ |
| Photography | 2013 | $4 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Natalia Dumitresco worth?

Across 306 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Natalia Dumitresco work is $2,239. The median Natalia Dumitresco painting sells for $3,168 across 193 lots. The median Natalia Dumitresco work on paper sells for $868 across 67 lots. The median Natalia Dumitresco print sells for $134 across 11 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Natalia Dumitresco paintings typically sell for $2,406–$11,870 (the middle half of 55 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Natalia Dumitresco work on papers typically sell for $472–$2,537 (the middle half of 32 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 Natalia Dumitresco painting?

Based on 193 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Natalia Dumitresco painting is $3,168. 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 Natalia Dumitresco's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Natalia Dumitresco painting is $42,975.

### What is the average price of a Natalia Dumitresco work on paper?

Based on 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Natalia Dumitresco work on paper is $868. 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 Natalia Dumitresco's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Natalia Dumitresco work on paper is $4,482.

### What is the average price of a Natalia Dumitresco print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Natalia Dumitresco print is $134. 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 Natalia Dumitresco's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Natalia Dumitresco print is $732.

### What is the average price of a medium Natalia Dumitresco painting?

Based on 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Natalia Dumitresco painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,154, 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 small Natalia Dumitresco work on paper?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Natalia Dumitresco work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,644, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Natalia Dumitresco's auction record?

Natalia Dumitresco's auction record is $57,021, set in 2010.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Natalia Dumitresco auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/natalia-dumitresco (updated 2026-11-02).

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.