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# Dan Colen (b. 1979)

## What is Dan Colen’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 139 auction results for Dan Colen at 10 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,376–$15,360, n=17). The auction record is $3,077,000 for Boo Fuck'n Hoo (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boo Fuck'n Hoo, 2006 | Oil paint | $3,077,000 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 2 | Untitled (chewing gum on canvas), 2010 | Canvas | $745,811 | Christie's | Jun 2013 |
| 3 | Die by the Sword | Flowers on bleached Belgian linen | $577,030 | Phillips | Oct 2014 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil on canvas, five parts) | Oil paint | $545,000 | Phillips | May 2014 |
| 5 | Untitled (chewing gum on canvas), 2010 | Mixed media work | $350,287 | Phillips | Oct 2013 |
| 6 | TBT, 2008 | Mixed media painting | $305,000 | Phillips | May 2013 |
| 7 | Clams Casino | Chewing gum on canvas | $243,375 | Sotheby's | Jun 2013 |
| 8 | Untitled (Birdshit) | Oil on canvas | $226,464 | Sotheby's | Oct 2013 |
| 9 | A Slip of the Tongue, 2010 | Canvas | $206,635 | Phillips | Feb 2013 |
| 10 | Mother (Well), 2018 | Oil paint | $165,100 | Phillips | May 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 90 | $30,190 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $12,500 |
| Other | 14 | $8,000 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 55 | $37,589 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 51 | $20,160 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $5,938 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 139 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Dan Colen is an American artist with 178 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $20,160. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Dan Colen sold in 2025 for $28,380, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Dan Colen work worth?

Across 139 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dan Colen work is $20,160.

The median Dan Colen painting sells for $37,694 across 75 lots.

The median Dan Colen work on paper sells for $16,510 across 19 lots.

The median Dan Colen sculpture sells for $25,200 across 7 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Dan Colen paintings typically sell for $19,328–$109,562 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Dan Colen paintings typically sell for $13,374–$75,000 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $502 | $1,000 | — | 2023-09-14 |
| Paintings | 93 | $37,694‡ | $3.1M | 80.6% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $16,510 | $81,510 | 79.2% | 2025-12-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $25,200 | $164,500 | 87.5% | 2024-10-01 |
| Photography | 4 | $3,800 | $4,750 | 75% | 2024-10-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $226,464‡ | $3.1M | — | 2025-05-14 |

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

Dan Colen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $502. Paintings (93 lots) median $37,694, record $3,077,000. A typical Dan Colen painting sells for around 75× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 17 lots) the median is $226,464.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $11,784–$38,642 | $23,147 | $88,900 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $13,374–$75,000 | $35,352 | $545,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 34 | $19,328–$109,562‡ | $45,927‡ | $3.1M |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $8,658–$27,500 | $12,500 | $40,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $17,108–$66,608 | $20,790 | $81,510 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $3.1M |
| Paintings | 2013 | $745,811 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $164,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $81,510 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $81,250 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $62,500 |
| Photography | 2013 | $4,750 |
| Photography | 2024 | $3,800 |

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 Colen worth?

Across 139 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dan Colen work is $20,160. The median Dan Colen painting sells for $37,694 across 75 lots. The median Dan Colen work on paper sells for $16,510 across 19 lots. The median Dan Colen sculpture sells for $25,200 across 7 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Dan Colen paintings typically sell for $19,328–$109,562 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Dan Colen paintings typically sell for $13,374–$75,000 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Dan Colen painting?

Based on 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dan Colen painting is $37,694. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Dan Colen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dan Colen painting is $3,077,000.

### What is the average price of a Dan Colen work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dan Colen work on paper is $16,510.

### What is Dan Colen's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dan Colen work on paper is $81,510.

### What is the average price of a large Dan Colen painting?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Dan Colen painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $45,927, 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 Dan Colen painting?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dan Colen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $35,352, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Dan Colen's auction record is $3,077,000, set in 2014.

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

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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.