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# Salvador Dalí (1904–1989)

## What is Salvador Dalí’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 7,188 auction results for Salvador Dalí at 126 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,412 including buyer’s premium (middle half $769–$4,463, n=731). The auction record is $13,200,000 for Eléphant du triomphe (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eléphant du triomphe, 1975 | Bronze | $13,200,000 | Christie's | Sep 2017 |
| 2 | Moment de transition, 1934 | Oil paint | $9,125,000 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 3 | Piano Surréaliste, 1954 | Bronze | $9,000,000 | Christie's | Sep 2018 |
| 4 | LA MUSIQUE or L'ORCHESTRE ROUGE or LES SEPT ARTS | Oil on canvas | $7,848,884 | Sotheby's | Jun 2013 |
| 5 | Le profil du temps, 1977 | Gold | $7,680,000 | Christie's | Sep 2019 |
| 6 | Etude pour 'Le miel est plus doux que le sang', 1926-27 | Painting | $6,539,718 | Christie's | Feb 2011 |
| 7 | Spectre du soir sur la plage | Oil on canvas | $5,682,500 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 8 | Chevauchée céleste, 1957 | Oil paint | $4,548,022 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 9 | Rose méditative, 1958 | Oil paint | $4,230,330 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| 10 | Symbiose de la tête aux coquillages, 1931 | Oil paint | $4,198,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 129 | $464,500 |
| Works on paper | 629 | $53,367 |
| Photographs | 20 | $17,464 |
| Sculpture | 530 | $9,189 |
| Other | 666 | $3,078 |
| Prints | 2,555 | $1,875 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 99 | $157,327 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 1,804 | $4,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 2,174 | $2,508 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 7,188 results from 126 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Salvador Dalí is a Spanish artist with 10,236 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,000. 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 $20,333 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**37 Salvador Dalí works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Salvador Dalí work worth?

Across 6,981 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Salvador Dalí work is $2,000.

The median Salvador Dalí print sells for $1,270 across 4,465 lots.

The median Salvador Dalí sculpture sells for $5,632 across 716 lots.

The median Salvador Dalí work on paper sells for $47,210 across 756 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Salvador Dalí prints typically sell for $715–$2,805 (the middle half of 2,584 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Salvador Dalí prints typically sell for $501–$3,749 (the middle half of 1,602 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 | 5,720 | $1,270†‡ | $413,993 | 78.1% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 156 | $442,060†‡ | $9.1M | 89.7% | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 850 | $47,210†‡ | $2.1M | 88.9% | 2026-10-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 947 | $5,632†‡ | $13.2M | 75.6% | 2026-10-28 |
| Photography | 80 | $1,672†‡ | $39,044 | 75% | 2026-05-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 383 | $245,411†‡ | $13.2M | — | 2026-10-23 |

† 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 (5,720 lots) median $1,270 with 78.1% sell-through. Paintings (156 lots) median $442,060, record $9,125,000. A typical Salvador Dalí painting sells for around 348× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 383 lots) the median is $245,411.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 1,602 | $501–$3,749†‡ | $1,200†‡ | $134,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 2,584 | $715–$2,805†‡ | $1,327†‡ | $413,993 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $513–$1,830†‡ | $945†‡ | $3,760 |

† 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) | 52 | $64,884–$1M†‡ | $197,090†‡ | $6.5M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 57 | $247,108–$1.7M†‡ | $580,934†‡ | $9.1M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $364,062–$899,402 | $462,414 | $4.5M |

† 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) | 494 | $9,996–$71,137†‡ | $33,516†‡ | $1.5M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 207 | $45,209–$198,789†‡ | $98,263†‡ | $1.9M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $265,500–$1.9M | $540,255 | $2.1M |

† 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) | 323 | $1,573–$6,413†‡ | $3,060†‡ | $428,520 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 271 | $3,878–$21,700†‡ | $11,101†‡ | $640,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 40 | $110,041–$325,831†‡ | $171,110†‡ | $13.2M |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $343–$18,229†‡ | $1,875†‡ | $39,044 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $919–$4,071†‡ | $2,000†‡ | $20,320 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $13.2M |
| Paintings | 2014 | $9.1M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $9M |
| Paintings | 2013 | $7.8M |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $2.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1.9M |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $413,993 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $148,819 |

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 Salvador Dalí worth?

Across 6,981 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Salvador Dalí work is $2,000. The median Salvador Dalí print sells for $1,270 across 4,465 lots. The median Salvador Dalí sculpture sells for $5,632 across 716 lots. The median Salvador Dalí work on paper sells for $47,210 across 756 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Salvador Dalí prints typically sell for $715–$2,805 (the middle half of 2,584 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Salvador Dalí prints typically sell for $501–$3,749 (the middle half of 1,602 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 4,465 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Salvador Dalí print is $1,270. 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 $413,993.

### What is the average price of a Salvador Dalí sculpture?

Based on 716 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Salvador Dalí sculpture is $5,632. 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 $13,200,000.

### What is the average price of a Salvador Dalí work on paper?

Based on 756 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Salvador Dalí work on paper is $47,210. 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 $2,053,251.

### What is the average price of a medium Salvador Dalí print?

Based on 2,584 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Salvador Dalí print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,327, 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 1,602 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Salvador Dalí print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,200, 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 $13,200,000, set in 2017.

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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, “Salvador Dalí auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/salvador-dali (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.