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# Allan Houser (1914–1994)

## What is Allan Houser’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 74 auction results for Allan Houser at 25 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,496 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,799–$5,198, n=14). The auction record is $37,500 for 
Lot is located and will ship from Cincinnati, Ohio.

Earth Mother, 4/6, 1986 (2020, Freeman's Hindman). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
Lot is located and will ship from Cincinnati, Ohio.

Earth Mother, 4/6, 1986, 1986 | Bronze | $37,500 | Freeman's Hindman | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | Pueblo Woman, 1983 | Black Tennessee marble | $36,000 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Forever, 1989 | Bronze with black patina | $35,000 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 4 | Untitled (patinated bronze), 1992 | Bronze | $21,760 | Rago Arts | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | Full Moon, 1984 | White marble | $15,000 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 6 | Old Memories, 1982 | Patinated bronze | $14,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | Storyteller, 1914 | Marble | $10,000 | Christie's | Mar 2010 |
| 8 | Waiting, 1978 | Bronze with dark brown patina on a wooden base | $8,960 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Standing Owl, 1970 | Bronze | $6,400 | Freeman's Hindman | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Vertical Abstract | — | $6,250 | Sotheby's | Mar 2008 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 27 | $3,750 |
| Prints | 6 | $344 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $14,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $2,322 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 74 results from 25 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Allan Houser is a Native American artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,560. 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 Allan Houser sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $3,750 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Allan Houser work worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Allan Houser work is $2,560.

The median Allan Houser sculpture sells for $3,500 across 35 lots.

The median Allan Houser print sells for $297 across 5 lots.

The median Allan Houser work on paper sells for $6,000 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Allan Houser sculptures typically sell for $2,050–$3,625 (the middle half of 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $297† | $585 | — | 2026-02-18 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $6,000† | $6,000† | — | 2025-04-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 37 | $3,500†‡ | $45,000† | 94.6% | 2026-10-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $36,750† | $45,000† | — | 2026-10-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $2,050–$3,625†‡ | $2,600†‡ | $10,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $8,000–$15,000†‡ | $10,000†‡ | $36,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $45,000† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $36,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $6,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $585 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $350† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Allan Houser worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Allan Houser work is $2,560. The median Allan Houser sculpture sells for $3,500 across 35 lots. The median Allan Houser print sells for $297 across 5 lots. The median Allan Houser work on paper sells for $6,000 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Allan Houser sculptures typically sell for $2,050–$3,625 (the middle half of 23 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 Allan Houser sculpture?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Allan Houser sculpture is $3,500. 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 Allan Houser's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Allan Houser sculpture is $45,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $45,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Allan Houser sculpture?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Allan Houser sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Allan Houser's auction record?

Allan Houser's auction record is $45,000, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $45,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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