Salvador Dalí (1904–1989)
Salvador Dalí is a Spanish artist with 4,154 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $775. 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 Salvador Dalí sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,005 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Salvador Dalí on OpeningBid →What is a Salvador Dalí work worth?
Across 2,161 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Salvador Dalí work is $775.
The median Salvador Dalí print sells for $650 across 1,430 lots.
The median Salvador Dalí sculpture sells for $3,009 across 171 lots.
The median Salvador Dalí work on paper sells for $13,304 across 44 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Salvador Dalí prints typically sell for $401–$1,570 (the middle half of 739 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Salvador Dalí prints typically sell for $248–$1,106 (the middle half of 596 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 | 1,563 | $650†‡ | $136,201 | 91.5% | 2026-10-31 |
| Paintings | 16 | $144,550† | $4.9M | 87.5% | 2025-01-24 |
| Works on Paper | 47 | $13,304†‡ | $1.7M | 93.6% | 2026-07-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 183 | $3,009†‡ | $378,000 | 93.4% | 2026-10-27 |
| Photography | 12 | $1,150† | $28,304 | — | 2026-04-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 120 | $28,230†‡ | $4.9M | — | 2026-10-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Salvador Dalí's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1,563 lots) median $650 with 91.5% sell-through. Paintings (16 lots) median $144,550, record $4,860,000. A typical Salvador Dalí painting sells for around 222× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 120 lots) the median is $28,230.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 596 | $248–$1,106†‡ | $479†‡ | $136,201 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 739 | $401–$1,570†‡ | $764†‡ | $45,995 |
† 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) | 7 | $15,890–$245,059† | $49,377† | $4.9M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $8,548–$65,105†‡ | $15,039†‡ | $125,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $3,317–$62,710†‡ | $10,204†‡ | $1.7M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 103 | $1,426–$4,309†‡ | $2,095†‡ | $23,128‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 60 | $2,536–$11,388†‡ | $5,956†‡ | $38,765 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 11 | $979–$4,038† | $1,100† | $28,304 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $4.9M |
| Paintings | 2017 | $2.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $378,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $136,201 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $81,250 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $54,541‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Salvador Dalí worth?
Across 2,161 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Salvador Dalí work is $775. The median Salvador Dalí print sells for $650 across 1,430 lots. The median Salvador Dalí sculpture sells for $3,009 across 171 lots. The median Salvador Dalí work on paper sells for $13,304 across 44 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Salvador Dalí prints typically sell for $401–$1,570 (the middle half of 739 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Salvador Dalí prints typically sell for $248–$1,106 (the middle half of 596 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 Salvador Dalí print?
Based on 1,430 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Salvador Dalí print is $650. 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 Salvador Dalí's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Salvador Dalí print is $136,201.
What is the average price of a Salvador Dalí sculpture?
Based on 171 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Salvador Dalí sculpture is $3,009. 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 Salvador Dalí's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Salvador Dalí sculpture is $378,000.
What is the average price of a Salvador Dalí work on paper?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Salvador Dalí work on paper is $13,304. 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 Salvador Dalí's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Salvador Dalí work on paper is $1,744,000.
What is the average price of a medium Salvador Dalí print?
Based on 739 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Salvador Dalí print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $764, 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 Salvador Dalí print?
Based on 596 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Salvador Dalí print (small (under 50 cm)) is $479, 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 Salvador Dalí's auction record?
Salvador Dalí's auction record is $4,860,000, set in 2022.
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