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Christopher Dresser

British · 1834–1904 · Draughtsman

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244auction results2003–2026years recorded93%sold (228)$1.5kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Christopher Dresser, Important Conical Sugar BowlImportant Conical Sugar BowlBonhams · $32,000≈ £25,249≈ €29,865Sign up to see
  2. Christopher Dresser, Important display cabinet, circa 1880, Ebonized wood, copper with inset cloisonné enamelImportant display cabinetPhillips · $30,000≈ £18,451≈ €21,820Sign up to see
  3. Christopher Dresser, ELECTROPLATED TEAPOT, 1880, 1880ELECTROPLATED TEAPOT, 1880Lyon & Turnbull · £12,500≈ $16,174≈ €13,881Sign up to see

Christopher Dresser’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 244 auction results for Christopher Dresser between 2003 and 2026, of which 228 sold (93%). Recorded sale prices range from $50Sign up free to see to $32kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $32kSign up free to see for Important Conical Sugar Bowl at Bonhams in June 2024. The most common medium is sculpture (71 lots). Most results come from Lyon & Turnbull (153), Bonhams (64) and Sworders (8).

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  1. Christopher Dresser, Claret Jug, for Hukin & Heath, electroplated metal, cut glass, stamped 'Designed by Dr C Dresser' and with manufacturer's stamps on underside of lid
    Claret Jug
    for Hukin & Heath, electroplated metal, cut glass, stamped 'Designed by Dr C Dresser' and with manufacturer's stamps on underside of lid
    height 8in (20.3cm); widest width 6 1/2in (16.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 7
    $5,120≈ £3,830≈ €4,488Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Christopher Dresser, Brass sugar bowl
    Brass sugar bowlAttributed to the artist
    11cm diameter, 8cm high
    Sworders · · Lot 70
    £1,400≈ $1,893≈ €1,609HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Sworders ↗
  3. Christopher Dresser, SUGAR BOWL WITH SCOOP, CIRCA 1880, 1880, silver plate and ebonised wood
    SUGAR BOWL WITH SCOOP, CIRCA 1880, 1880
    silver plate and ebonised wood · Panel
    bowl 16.8cm wide, scoop 13.5cm long
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 230
    £1,397≈ $1,893≈ €1,607Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  4. Christopher Dresser, LETTER RACK, 1881, 1881
    LETTER RACK, 1881, 1881
    16.5cm wide, 12cm high, 10cm deep
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 76
    £1,778≈ $2,409≈ €2,045Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  5. Christopher Dresser, WINE BOTTLE HOLDER, CIRCA 1880, 1880
    WINE BOTTLE HOLDER, CIRCA 1880, 1880
    18.5cm high
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 77
    £2,159≈ $2,925≈ €2,483Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  6. Christopher Dresser, DOUBLE DISH, CIRCA 1880, 1880
    DOUBLE DISH, CIRCA 1880, 1880
    20cm wide, 14.5cm high, 17cm deep
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 78
    £584≈ $792≈ €672Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–800View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  7. Christopher Dresser, 'PROPELLER' VASE, CIRCA 1880, 1880, glazed earthenware
    'PROPELLER' VASE, CIRCA 1880, 1880
    Sculpture
    21cm high
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 80
    £610≈ $826≈ €701Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  8. Christopher Dresser, VASE, CIRCA 1880, 1880, glazed earthenware
    VASE, CIRCA 1880, 1880
    Sculpture
    23cm high
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 82
    £1,524≈ $2,065≈ €1,753Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  9. Christopher Dresser, AESTHETIC MOVEMENT HALLSTAND, CIRCA 1870, 1870, cast iron
    AESTHETIC MOVEMENT HALLSTAND, CIRCA 1870, 1870
    Sculpture
    65cm wide, 189cm high, 22.5cm deep
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 83
    £4,064≈ $5,507≈ €4,675Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  10. Christopher Dresser, AESTHETIC MOVEMENT HALLSTAND, CIRCA 1870, 1870, cast iron
    AESTHETIC MOVEMENT HALLSTAND, CIRCA 1870, 1870
    Sculpture
    67.5cm wide, 187.5cm high, 22.5cm deep
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 84
    £3,302≈ $4,474≈ €3,798Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗

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Christopher Dresser: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Christopher Dresser at auction?

$32,000Sign up free to see, for Important Conical Sugar Bowl at Bonhams (June 2024) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Christopher Dresser?

The median sale price is $1.5kSign up free to see across 222 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Christopher Dresser have sold at auction?

228 of 244 recorded lots sold between 2003 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Christopher Dresser?

Lyon & Turnbull, Bonhams and Sworders account for the most recorded results. Lyon & Turnbull · Bonhams · Sworders

About Christopher Dresser

In museum collections

  • Christopher Dresser, Spoon holderSpoon holder, ca. 1878–81
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • Christopher Dresser, Toast rackToast rack, 1878
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • Christopher Dresser, Vase with handlesVase with handles, ca. 1882
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • Christopher Dresser, TeapotTeapot, ca. 1879
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0

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