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# Dan Basen (1939–1970)

Dan Basen is an American artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $1,125.

A work by Dan Basen sold in 2026 for $1,995, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Dan Basen work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dan Basen work is $1,125.

The median Dan Basen painting sells for $3,450 across 1 lots.

The median Dan Basen work on paper sells for $750 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $3,450 | $3,450 | — | 2012-03-31 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $750 | $750 | — | 2017-05-06 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $3,450 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $750 |

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 Dan Basen worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dan Basen work is $1,125. The median Dan Basen painting sells for $3,450 across 1 lots. The median Dan Basen work on paper sells for $750 across 1 lots.

### What is Dan Basen's auction record?

Dan Basen's auction record is $3,450, set in 2012.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Dan Basen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dan-basen (updated 2026-11-01).

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.