Carroll Dunham (b. 1949)
What is Carroll Dunham’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 268 auction results for Carroll Dunham at 21 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,556 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,651–$9,620, n=47). The auction record is $762,000 for Bathers Seventeen (Black Hole) (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bathers Seventeen (Black Hole), 2011 | Mixed media | $762,000 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 2 | Fourth Birch, 1983 | Painting | $509,000 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 3 | Time Storm Three (Tree of Life), 2005 | Painting | $485,000 | Phillips | May 2015 |
| 4 | Blue Planet, 1996-1997 | Painting | $429,941 | Christie's | Feb 2013 |
| 5 | Green Flowers (4), 2010 | Mixed media on linen | $415,800 | Sotheby's | Sep 2022 |
| 6 | Integrated Painting Five, 1992 | Mixed media | $388,303 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 7 | Next Bathers, two (dead tree), 2012 | Mixed media on linen | $358,400 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Tree 3, 2018 | Painting | $327,600 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 9 | Wanderer, 1997 | Acrylic and graphite on canvas | $315,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 10 | The Second Green Planet, 1996 | Pencil | $309,558 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 61 | $88,200 |
| Other | 24 | $6,395 |
| Works on paper | 98 | $5,812 |
| Prints | 74 | $1,397 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 67 | $76,200 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 92 | $5,040 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 95 | $3,750 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 268 results from 21 houses · How we compute these figures
Carroll Dunham is an American artist with 306 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $5,999. 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 Carroll Dunham sold in 2026 for $6,144, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 264 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carroll Dunham work is $5,999.
The median Carroll Dunham work on paper sells for $6,197 across 101 lots.
The median Carroll Dunham print sells for $1,207 across 83 lots.
The median Carroll Dunham painting sells for $62,500 across 45 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Carroll Dunham work on papers typically sell for $2,752–$7,012 (the middle half of 64 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Carroll Dunham prints typically sell for $848–$2,788 (the middle half of 50 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 | 93 | $1,207† | $22,500 | 89.2% | 2026-08-14 |
| Paintings | 53 | $62,500 | $485,000 | 84.9% | 2026-03-04 |
| Works on Paper | 107 | $6,197†‡ | $509,000 | 94.4% | 2026-10-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $11,168 | $35,000 | 62.5% | 2025-08-21 |
| Photography | 2 | $5,716 | $11,250 | — | 2018-10-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 32 | $232,100 | $762,000 | — | 2026-06-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Carroll Dunham's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (93 lots) median $1,207 with 89.2% sell-through. Paintings (53 lots) median $62,500, record $485,000. A typical Carroll Dunham painting sells for around 52× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 32 lots) the median is $232,100.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $786–$2,125 | $1,071 | $11,430 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 50 | $848–$2,788† | $1,238† | $22,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $1,123–$5,522 | $1,625 | $12,700 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $9,525–$12,700 | $11,875 | $13,970 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $19,050–$45,000 | $25,735 | $120,650 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $63,031–$199,143 | $128,006 | $485,000 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 64 | $2,752–$7,012‡ | $4,493‡ | $37,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $7,406–$11,875† | $10,200† | $22,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $62,500–$252,353 | $76,200 | $509,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $509,000 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $485,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $429,941 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $327,600 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $35,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $27,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $22,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $12,700 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carroll Dunham worth?
Across 264 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carroll Dunham work is $5,999. The median Carroll Dunham work on paper sells for $6,197 across 101 lots. The median Carroll Dunham print sells for $1,207 across 83 lots. The median Carroll Dunham painting sells for $62,500 across 45 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Carroll Dunham work on papers typically sell for $2,752–$7,012 (the middle half of 64 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Carroll Dunham prints typically sell for $848–$2,788 (the middle half of 50 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 Carroll Dunham work on paper?
Based on 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carroll Dunham work on paper is $6,197. 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 Carroll Dunham's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carroll Dunham work on paper is $509,000.
What is the average price of a Carroll Dunham print?
Based on 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carroll Dunham print is $1,207. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Carroll Dunham's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carroll Dunham print is $22,500.
What is the average price of a Carroll Dunham painting?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carroll Dunham painting is $62,500.
What is Carroll Dunham's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carroll Dunham painting is $485,000.
What is the average price of a small Carroll Dunham work on paper?
Based on 64 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carroll Dunham work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,493, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Carroll Dunham print?
Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carroll Dunham print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,238, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Carroll Dunham's auction record?
Carroll Dunham's auction record is $762,000, set in 2025.
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