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# Theodore Dreiser (1871–1945)

Theodore Dreiser is an American artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $582.

A work by Theodore Dreiser sold in 2018 for $937, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Theodore Dreiser work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodore Dreiser work is $582.

The median Theodore Dreiser photograph sells for $122 across 1 lots.

The median Theodore Dreiser work on paper sells for $3,900 across 1 lots.

The median Theodore Dreiser print sells for $225 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $225 | $225 | — | 2006-05-25 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $3,900 | $3,900 | — | 2015-06-17 |
| Photography | 2 | $122 | $122 | 50% | 2009-12-15 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $3,900 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $225 |
| Photography | 2009 | $122 |

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 Theodore Dreiser worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodore Dreiser work is $582. The median Theodore Dreiser photograph sells for $122 across 1 lots. The median Theodore Dreiser work on paper sells for $3,900 across 1 lots. The median Theodore Dreiser print sells for $225 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Theodore Dreiser's auction record?

Theodore Dreiser's auction record is $5,500, set in 2013.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.