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# Carl Hantman (b. 1935)

## What is Carl Hantman’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Carl Hantman at 5 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,933 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,207–$5,748, n=8). The auction record is $19,040 for Dry Country Ahead (2018, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dry Country Ahead, 1976 | Oil on canvas | $19,040 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2018 |
| 2 | Warriors’ Comfort | Oil on canvas | $11,115 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2015 |
| 3 | Abandoned, 1987 | Oil on canvas | $9,075 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Attack on the Trading Post, 1988 | Oil on canvas | $5,748 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Distant Enemies, 1998 | Oil on canvas | $5,748 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Mist on the Plains | Oil on canvas | $4,235 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Apaches at the Watering Hole | Oil on canvas | $3,630 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Moonlight Horse Raid, 1987 | Oil on canvas | $3,630 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | Cautious Drink, 1983 | Oil on canvas | $1,936 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Painted Warrior | Oil on canvas | $363 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Nov 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $4,992 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $4,235 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Carl Hantman is an American artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $3,630. 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 Hantman sold in 2026 for $9,075, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Carl Hantman work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Carl Hantman work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Hantman work is $3,630.

The median Carl Hantman painting sells for $4,235 across 9 lots.

The median Carl Hantman work on paper sells for $925 across 2 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 | 14 | $4,235† | $11,115 | 64.3% | 2026-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $925‡ | $1,400‡ | — | 2023-07-28 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $3,630–$5,748† | $4,235† | $9,075 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $11,115 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $9,075 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,400‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $450‡ |

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

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 Carl Hantman worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Hantman work is $3,630. The median Carl Hantman painting sells for $4,235 across 9 lots. The median Carl Hantman work on paper sells for $925 across 2 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 Hantman painting?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Hantman painting is $4,235. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Carl Hantman's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Hantman painting is $11,115.

### What is Carl Hantman's auction record?

Carl Hantman's auction record is $19,040, set in 2018.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Carl Hantman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-hantman (updated 2026-11-03).

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.