Carl Donner (b. 1957)
What is Carl Donner’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 34 auction results for Carl Donner at 5 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $376 including buyer’s premium (middle half $237–$518, n=18). The auction record is $1,045 for Perigrine Falcons at rest on with prey (2026, Keys Fine Art Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perigrine Falcons at rest on with prey | Watercolour and gouache | $1,045 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Pheasant and Partridge in an autumnal landscape | Watercolour and gouache | $696 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Pheasant, Partridge and Blue Tit in a winter landscape | Gouache | $627 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | WOODCOCK IN FLIGHT IN SNOW COVERED WOOD | Watercolour | $609 | Sworders | Mar 2003 |
| 5 | Pheasants in an autumnal landscape | Watercolour and gouache | $609 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Stag and deer in an autumnal landscape | Watercolour and gouache | $540 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Goshawks in an autumnal landscape approach a wasp nest | Watercolour and gouache | $453 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Lapwings and chicks | Watercolour and gouache | $435 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Kingfishers perched on the riverbank | Watercolour and gouache | $400 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Blue / Great Tits and Blackbirds look upon a Long Eared Owl within the tree canopy | Watercolour | $387 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $435 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $359 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $418 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 34 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Carl Donner is a British artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $189. 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 Carl Donner sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $324 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Carl Donner on OpeningBid →What is a Carl Donner work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Donner work is $189.
The median Carl Donner work on paper sells for $173 across 14 lots.
The median Carl Donner painting sells for $435 across 11 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 | 11 | $435 | $1,045 | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $173†‡ | $609 | 87.5% | 2026-03-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $361–$622 | $444 | $1,045 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $136–$395†‡ | $270†‡ | $609 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,045 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $696 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $609 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $540 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carl Donner worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Donner work is $189. The median Carl Donner work on paper sells for $173 across 14 lots. The median Carl Donner painting sells for $435 across 11 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 Carl Donner work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Donner work on paper is $173. 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 Carl Donner's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Donner work on paper is $609.
What is the average price of a Carl Donner painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Donner painting is $435.
What is Carl Donner's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Donner painting is $1,045.
What is the average price of a medium Carl Donner work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carl Donner work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $270, 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 the average price of a medium Carl Donner painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carl Donner painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $444, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Carl Donner's auction record?
Carl Donner's auction record is $609, set in 2003.
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