Dan Christensen (1942–2007)
What is Dan Christensen’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 137 auction results for Dan Christensen at 20 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $957 including buyer’s premium (middle half $656–$2,048, n=34). The auction record is $72,000 for Capella (2024, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capella, 1969 | Acrylic paint | $72,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2024 |
| 2 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 1968 | Acrylic paint | $60,960 | Rago Arts | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Wizard, 1989 | Acrylic on canvas | $59,181 | Sotheby's | Jun 2023 |
| 4 | Altair | Acrylic on canvas | $50,000 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Hydra, 1968 | Acrylic on canvas | $50,000 | Christie's | Dec 2018 |
| 6 | Red-Red, 1968 | Acrylic paint | $50,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2018 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1968 | Acrylic on canvas | $48,000 | Wright | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Antila, 1968 | Acrylic paint | $35,000 | Christie's | Sep 2016 |
| 9 | Novo Orbe, 1988 | Acrylic paint | $27,500 | Wright | Sep 2015 |
| 10 | Holiday in Blue | Acrylic on canvas | $26,000 | Freeman's Hindman | Sep 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 44 | $10,625 |
| Prints | 66 | $547 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 39 | $11,340 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 72 | $672 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 137 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Dan Christensen is an American artist with 149 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,404. 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 Christensen is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,862; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Dan Christensen on OpeningBid →What is a Dan Christensen work worth?
Across 122 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dan Christensen work is $1,404.
The median Dan Christensen painting sells for $10,625 across 41 lots.
The median Dan Christensen print sells for $452 across 44 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Dan Christensen prints typically sell for $187–$1,381 (the middle half of 44 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Dan Christensen paintings typically sell for $6,048–$16,250 (the middle half of 33 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 | 44 | $452† | $4,480 | — | 2026-08-14 |
| Paintings | 46 | $10,625 | $72,000 | 89.1% | 2026-02-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $50,000 | $72,000 | — | 2025-11-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Dan Christensen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (44 lots) median $452. Paintings (46 lots) median $10,625, record $72,000. A typical Dan Christensen painting sells for around 24× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $50,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 44 | $187–$1,381† | $452† | $4,480 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,496–$5,235 | $3,930 | $20,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 33 | $6,048–$16,250 | $12,065 | $72,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $72,000 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $60,960 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $4,480 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $3,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dan Christensen worth?
Across 122 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dan Christensen work is $1,404. The median Dan Christensen painting sells for $10,625 across 41 lots. The median Dan Christensen print sells for $452 across 44 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Dan Christensen prints typically sell for $187–$1,381 (the middle half of 44 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Dan Christensen paintings typically sell for $6,048–$16,250 (the middle half of 33 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 Dan Christensen painting?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dan Christensen painting is $10,625.
What is Dan Christensen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dan Christensen painting is $72,000.
What is the average price of a Dan Christensen print?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dan Christensen print is $452. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Dan Christensen's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dan Christensen print is $4,480.
What is the average price of a medium Dan Christensen print?
Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dan Christensen print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $452, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a large Dan Christensen painting?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Dan Christensen painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $12,065, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Dan Christensen's auction record?
Dan Christensen's auction record is $72,000, set in 2024.
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