> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/vic-dolphyn · updated 2026-11-01

# VIC DOLPHYN (1909–1992)

## What is VIC DOLPHYN’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for VIC DOLPHYN at 1 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $214 including buyer’s premium (middle half $153–$218, n=9). The auction record is $915 for Still life with herring (2024, Galerie Bernaerts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Still life with herring | Oil on canvas | $915 | Galerie Bernaerts | Jul 2024 |
| 2 | Reclining female nude | Oil on canvas | $565 | Galerie Bernaerts | Jun 2023 |
| 3 | Still life with crad and onions, 1960 | Oil on canvas | $310 | Galerie Bernaerts | Jul 2024 |
| 4 | Reclining nude | Oil on canvas | $274 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | VIC DOLPHYN (1909-1992) | Oil on board | $254 | Galerie Bernaerts | Jun 2023 |
| 6 | VIC DOLPHYN (1909-1992) | Oil on panel | $253 | Galerie Bernaerts | Jul 2024 |
| 7 | VIC DOLPHYN (1909-1992) | Oil on cardboard | $244 | Galerie Bernaerts | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Still life with apples and walnuts | Painting | $228 | Galerie Bernaerts | Feb 2020 |
| 9 | Still life with crabs | Oil on canvas | $225 | Galerie Bernaerts | Jul 2024 |
| 10 | Still life with poultry, 1975 | Oil on canvas | $218 | Galerie Bernaerts | Jan 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $218 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $241 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $214 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


VIC DOLPHYN is an artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $214.

A work by VIC DOLPHYN sold in 2026 for $218, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a VIC DOLPHYN work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a VIC DOLPHYN work is $214.

The median VIC DOLPHYN painting sells for $216 across 20 lots.

The median VIC DOLPHYN work on paper sells for $123 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $216 | $915 | 87% | 2026-01-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $123 | $123 | — | 2024-11-28 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $186–$254 | $241 | $915 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $170–$240 | $214 | $565 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $915 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $565 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $123 |

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 VIC DOLPHYN worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a VIC DOLPHYN work is $214. The median VIC DOLPHYN painting sells for $216 across 20 lots. The median VIC DOLPHYN work on paper sells for $123 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a VIC DOLPHYN painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a VIC DOLPHYN painting is $216.

### What is VIC DOLPHYN's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a VIC DOLPHYN painting is $915.

### What is the average price of a medium VIC DOLPHYN painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium VIC DOLPHYN painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $214, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is VIC DOLPHYN's auction record?

VIC DOLPHYN's auction record is $915, set in 2024.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “VIC DOLPHYN auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/vic-dolphyn (updated 2026-11-01).

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.