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# Tom Dixon (b. 1959)

## What is Tom Dixon’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 265 auction results for Tom Dixon at 39 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,896 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,060–$5,962, n=56). The auction record is $25,617 for A rare low table (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A rare low table, 1959 | Lacquered metal, five circular aluminium elements | $25,617 | Christie's | Mar 2006 |
| 2 | Table basse, pièce unique, circa 1995 | Fer et verre | $20,059 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Crown, 1988 | Steel | $18,319 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 4 | Pylon | Metal | $16,250 | Sotheby's | Dec 2009 |
| 5 | Pylon dining table, 1993 | Stainless steel | $16,250 | Wright | Oct 2012 |
| 6 | High-back "Pylon" chair | Welded steel | $15,000 | Phillips | Dec 2016 |
| 7 | Pylon | Glass | $15,000 | Phillips | Dec 2016 |
| 8 | Bull Kitchen chair Chaise, 1986 | Fer et laiton | $13,751 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2021 |
| 9 | Bull chair, circa 1990s | Patinated steel | $13,565 | Phillips | Apr 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pylon, 1959 | Copper | $12,815 | Christie's | Apr 2009 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 6 | $3,197 |
| Other | 203 | $3,055 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 62 | $4,945 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 118 | $2,801 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $461 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 265 results from 39 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Tom Dixon is a British (modern) artist with 420 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $2,335. 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 Tom Dixon sold in 2026 for $2,744, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**9 Tom Dixon works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Tom Dixon work worth?

Across 264 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Dixon work is $2,335.

The median Tom Dixon sculpture sells for $6,212 across 68 lots.

The median Tom Dixon painting sells for $10,000 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Tom Dixon sculptures typically sell for $3,354–$9,947 (the middle half of 43 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Tom Dixon sculptures typically sell for $5,075–$10,079 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $10,000 | $10,000 | 50% | 2018-10-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 87 | $6,212† | $18,319 | 78.2% | 2026-10-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $15,000 | $25,617 | — | 2026-03-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $3,354–$9,947† | $6,600† | $18,319 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $5,075–$10,079 | $6,250 | $16,250 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $18,319 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $16,250 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $10,000 |

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 Tom Dixon worth?

Across 264 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Dixon work is $2,335. The median Tom Dixon sculpture sells for $6,212 across 68 lots. The median Tom Dixon painting sells for $10,000 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Tom Dixon sculptures typically sell for $3,354–$9,947 (the middle half of 43 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Tom Dixon sculptures typically sell for $5,075–$10,079 (the middle half of 20 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 Tom Dixon sculpture?

Based on 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tom Dixon sculpture is $6,212. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Tom Dixon's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tom Dixon sculpture is $18,319.

### What is the average price of a medium Tom Dixon sculpture?

Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tom Dixon sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a large Tom Dixon sculpture?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Tom Dixon sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $6,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Tom Dixon's auction record?

Tom Dixon's auction record is $25,617, set in 2006.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Tom Dixon auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tom-dixon (updated 2026-11-03).

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.