> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dan-flavin · updated 2026-11-02

# Dan Flavin (1933–1996)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 253 auction results for Dan Flavin at 28 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $53,823 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,556–$231,975, n=18). The auction record is $2,165,000 for "monument" for V. Tatlin (2015, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four Red Horizontals (to Sonja) | Red fluorescent light | $1,706,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2011 |
| 2 | the diagonal of May 25, 1963 (to Constantin Brancusi), 1963 | Yellow fluorescent light | $1,651,000 | Christie's | May 2026 |
| 3 | "monument" for V. Tatlin | Cool white fluorescent light | $1,553,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 4 | MONUMENT FOR V. TATLIN | Cool white fluorescent light | $1,426,500 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 5 | Untitled | I) blue, daylight, cool white and warm white fluorescent light
ii) blue and green fluorescent light
iii) blue, yellow and pink fluorescent light | $1,384,000 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "monument" for V. Tatlin, 1964-1965 | Cool white fluorescent light | $2,165,000 | Phillips | May 2015 |
| 2 | the diagonal of May 25, 1963, 1963 | Pink fluorescent light | $1,197,525 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | the diagonal of May 25, 1963, 1963 | Pink fluorescent light | $996,500 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 4 | untitled (monument for V. Tatlin), 1968 | Cool white fluorescent light | $880,734 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 5 | "Monument" for V. Tatlin, 1967 | Lin | $807,041 | Christie's | Feb 2007 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 86 | $230,050 |
| Works on paper | 62 | $165,100 |
| Prints | 64 | $3,214 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 96 | $249,599 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 67 | $5,250 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $3,367 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 253 results from 28 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Dan Flavin is an American artist with 293 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $40,640. 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 Flavin sold in 2026 for $122,975, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Dan Flavin works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Dan Flavin work worth?

Across 253 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dan Flavin work is $40,640.

The median Dan Flavin print sells for $2,770 across 99 lots.

The median Dan Flavin work on paper sells for $39,204 across 25 lots.

The median Dan Flavin sculpture sells for $317,000 across 10 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Dan Flavin prints typically sell for $1,547–$5,350 (the middle half of 66 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Dan Flavin prints typically sell for $1,334–$3,125 (the middle half of 29 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 | 116 | $2,770†‡ | $159,020 | 85.3% | 2026-04-11 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $39,204†‡ | $762,000 | 96.2% | 2024-06-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 11 | $317,000 | $880,734 | 90.9% | 2024-11-19 |
| Photography | 1 | $17,780 | $17,780 | — | 2024-03-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 110 | $301,230 | $2.2M | — | 2026-06-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $1,334–$3,125†‡ | $2,496†‡ | $6,612 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 66 | $1,547–$5,350†‡ | $3,004†‡ | $106,680 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $11,460–$47,500 | $26,290 | $303,762 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $11,322–$31,809‡ | $19,672‡ | $32,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $148,428–$337,580 | $230,500 | $385,000 |

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $152,400–$327,750 | $317,000 | $880,734 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $880,734 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $762,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $650,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $385,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $159,020 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $106,680 |
| Photography | 2024 | $17,780 |

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 Flavin worth?

Across 253 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dan Flavin work is $40,640. The median Dan Flavin print sells for $2,770 across 99 lots. The median Dan Flavin work on paper sells for $39,204 across 25 lots. The median Dan Flavin sculpture sells for $317,000 across 10 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Dan Flavin prints typically sell for $1,547–$5,350 (the middle half of 66 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Dan Flavin prints typically sell for $1,334–$3,125 (the middle half of 29 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 Flavin print?

Based on 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dan Flavin print is $2,770. 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 Flavin's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dan Flavin print is $159,020.

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

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dan Flavin work on paper is $39,204. 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 Flavin's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dan Flavin work on paper is $762,000.

### What is the average price of a Dan Flavin sculpture?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dan Flavin sculpture is $317,000.

### What is Dan Flavin's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dan Flavin sculpture is $880,734.

### What is the average price of a medium Dan Flavin print?

Based on 66 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dan Flavin print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,004, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Dan Flavin print?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Dan Flavin print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,496, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Flavin's auction record?

Dan Flavin's auction record is $2,165,000, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Dan Flavin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dan-flavin (updated 2026-11-02).

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.