Aaron Douglas (1899–1979)
Aaron Douglas is an American artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $11,250. 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 Aaron Douglas sold in 2025 for $13,970, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Aaron Douglas work is $11,250.
The median Aaron Douglas print sells for $13,125 across 14 lots.
The median Aaron Douglas work on paper sells for $8,750 across 11 lots.
The median Aaron Douglas painting sells for $21,590 across 7 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 | 16 | $13,125† | $100,000 | 87.5% | 2024-04-04 |
| Paintings | 8 | $21,590† | $500,000 | 87.5% | 2025-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $8,750 | $75,000 | — | 2026-10-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Aaron Douglas's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (16 lots) median $13,125 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $21,590, record $500,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $8,000–$27,100 | $10,312 | $100,000 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $5,294–$21,985 | $8,750 | $75,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $500,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $75,000 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $60,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $40,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $36,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Aaron Douglas worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Aaron Douglas work is $11,250. The median Aaron Douglas print sells for $13,125 across 14 lots. The median Aaron Douglas work on paper sells for $8,750 across 11 lots. The median Aaron Douglas painting sells for $21,590 across 7 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 Aaron Douglas print?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Aaron Douglas print is $13,125. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Aaron Douglas's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Aaron Douglas print is $100,000.
What is the average price of a Aaron Douglas work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Aaron Douglas work on paper is $8,750.
What is Aaron Douglas's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Aaron Douglas work on paper is $75,000.
What is the average price of a small Aaron Douglas print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Aaron Douglas print (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,312, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Aaron Douglas work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Aaron Douglas work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Aaron Douglas's auction record?
Aaron Douglas's auction record is $500,000, set in 2008.
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