Dan Budnik (1933–2020)
What is Dan Budnik’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Dan Budnik at 10 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $435 including buyer’s premium (middle half $108–$812, n=6). The auction record is $11,970 for Collection of eleven photographs (2024, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Collection of eleven photographs, 1958 | Cartes-de-visite | $11,970 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | Selected Images of the Selma to Montgomery Marches, 2002 | Four gelatin prints, printed 2002 | $7,500 | Phillips | Apr 2019 |
| 3 | Georgia O'Keeffe at the Ghost Ranch with pots by Juan Hamilton, 1933 | Pencil | $3,120 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2011 |
| 4 | William de Kooning, 831 Broadway, New York, May 1962, 1962 | Cartes-de-visite | $2,000 | Wright | Jul 2021 |
| 5 | Willem de Kooning, The Springs, NY, 1967 | Silver print | $1,875 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2015 |
| 6 | After Dinner, Ghost Ranch, 1975, 1975 | Gelatin silver, artist's proof | $1,845 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Sep 2024 |
| 7 | Georgia O'Keeffe, Potting Shed, Ghost Ranch, 1975, 1975 | Gelatin silver, artist's proof | $1,845 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Georgia O'Keeffe, 1933 | Photograph | $1,610 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2003 |
| 9 | Georgia O'Keeffe at the Ghost Ranch (with Pots by Juan Hamilton), 1975 | Silver print | $1,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2015 |
| 10 | Georgia O'Keeffe at the Ghost Ranch with Pots by Juan Hamilton, New Mexico, 1975 | Silver print | $1,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $1,500 |
| Photographs | 16 | $795 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $883 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Dan Budnik is an American artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,000. 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 Dan Budnik sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Dan Budnik on OpeningBid →What is a Dan Budnik work worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dan Budnik work is $1,000.
The median Dan Budnik photograph sells for $918 across 22 lots.
The median Dan Budnik print sells for $7,500 across 1 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 | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | — | 2019-04-04 |
| Photography | 40 | $918†‡ | $11,970 | 55% | 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
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $347–$1,172† | $764† | $3,120 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,060–$2,129†‡ | $2,000†‡ | $11,970 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2024 | $11,970 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $7,500 |
| Photography | 2011 | $3,120 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dan Budnik worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dan Budnik work is $1,000. The median Dan Budnik photograph sells for $918 across 22 lots. The median Dan Budnik print sells for $7,500 across 1 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 Dan Budnik photograph?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dan Budnik photograph is $918. 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 Dan Budnik's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dan Budnik photograph is $11,970.
What is the average price of a small Dan Budnik photograph?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Dan Budnik photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $764, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Dan Budnik's auction record?
Dan Budnik's auction record is $11,970, set in 2024.
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