Rineke Dijkstra (b. 1959)
What is Rineke Dijkstra’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 109 auction results for Rineke Dijkstra at 16 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,653 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,056–$30,755, n=10). The auction record is $405,500 for Hilton Head Island, S.C., USA, June 24, 1992 color coupler print 75 x 61½ in. (190 x 156 cm.) Executed in 1992. This work is unique in this size. Kolobrzeg, Poland, July 26, 1992 color coupler print 75 x 61½ in. (190 x 156 cm.) Executed in 1992. This work is unique in this size. De Panne, Belgium, August 7, 1992 color coupler print 75 x 61½ in. (190 x 156 cm.) Executed in 1992. This work is unique in this size. Coney Island, N.Y., USA, June 20, 1993 color print 75 x 61½ in. (190 x 156 cm.) Executed in 1993. This work is unique in this size. Odessa, Ukraine, August 4, 1993 color coupler print 75 x 61½ in. (190 x 156 cm.) Executed in 1993. This work is unique in this size. Dubrovnik, Croatia, July 13, 1996 color coupler print 75 x 61½ in. (190 x 156 cm.) Executed in 1996. This work is unique in this size. (6) (2002, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dubrovnik, Croatia, July 13, 1996, 1996 | Signed and dated 'Rineke Dijkstra 13 december 1999' (on paper label affixed to foamcore backing) | $59,750 | Christie's | Nov 2002 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 69 | $13,287 |
| Other | 20 | $12,729 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $17,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $16,343 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $8,255 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 109 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Rineke Dijkstra is a Dutch artist with 141 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $12,500. 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 Rineke Dijkstra sold in 2026 for $15,878, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rineke Dijkstra work is $12,500.
The median Rineke Dijkstra photograph sells for $11,899 across 84 lots.
The median Rineke Dijkstra print sells for $22,350 across 8 lots.
The median Rineke Dijkstra work on paper sells for $18,600 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Rineke Dijkstra photographs typically sell for $5,391–$12,840 (the middle half of 38 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Rineke Dijkstra photographs typically sell for $9,265–$19,168 (the middle half of 26 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 | 10 | $22,350 | $405,500 | 80% | 2019-04-04 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $18,600 | $59,750 | 80% | 2006-09-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $21,600 | $21,600 | — | 2007-02-28 |
| Photography | 104 | $11,899†‡ | $76,493 | 80.8% | 2026-06-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $59,750 | $405,500 | — | 2025-11-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $13,750–$19,200 | $16,118 | $405,500 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $5,391–$12,840†‡ | $7,915†‡ | $35,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $9,265–$19,168‡ | $14,230‡ | $51,486 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $12,235–$28,330‡ | $15,878‡ | $76,493 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $405,500 |
| Photography | 2002 | $76,493 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $59,750 |
| Photography | 2003 | $55,252 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $39,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $28,800 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $21,600 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Rineke Dijkstra worth?
Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rineke Dijkstra work is $12,500. The median Rineke Dijkstra photograph sells for $11,899 across 84 lots. The median Rineke Dijkstra print sells for $22,350 across 8 lots. The median Rineke Dijkstra work on paper sells for $18,600 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Rineke Dijkstra photographs typically sell for $5,391–$12,840 (the middle half of 38 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Rineke Dijkstra photographs typically sell for $9,265–$19,168 (the middle half of 26 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 Rineke Dijkstra photograph?
Based on 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rineke Dijkstra photograph is $11,899. 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 Rineke Dijkstra's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rineke Dijkstra photograph is $76,493.
What is the average price of a small Rineke Dijkstra photograph?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rineke Dijkstra photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,915, 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 medium Rineke Dijkstra photograph?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rineke Dijkstra photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $14,230, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Rineke Dijkstra's auction record?
Rineke Dijkstra's auction record is $405,500, set in 2002.
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