Dan Namingha (b. 1950)
What is Dan Namingha’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 70 auction results for Dan Namingha at 14 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,800 including buyer’s premium (middle half $877–$6,786, n=14). The auction record is $24,600 for Black Desert (2025, Santa Fe Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Desert, 1984 | Acrylic on canvas | $24,600 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Landscape Series II, 1998 | Acrylic on canvas | $14,760 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Reservation Storm | Acrylic on canvas | $10,200 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1978 | Acrylic on canvas | $10,200 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Aug 2021 |
| 5 | Landscape Series III, 1998 | Acrylic on canvas | $9,225 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Symbolism II, 2002 | Bronze | $7,920 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Apr 2025 |
| 7 | September Cloud, 2018 | Acrylic on canvas | $7,500 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Jun 2022 |
| 8 | Fall Dusk #1, 2013 | Acrylic on canvas | $7,200 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2021 |
| 9 | Pueblo Triptych, 2009 | Oil on canvas | $5,842 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2024 |
| 10 | Corn Dancer, 1990 | Acrylic on paper | $4,000 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $5,842 |
| Prints | 15 | $854 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $7,200 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $983 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $625 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 70 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Dan Namingha is a Native American artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $1,393. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Dan Namingha sold in 2026 for $3,075, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
3 Dan Namingha works are coming to auction (as of 2026-11-02). Follow Dan Namingha free on OpeningBid for sale alerts.
See the full Dan Namingha record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Dan Namingha on OpeningBid →What is a Dan Namingha work worth?
Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dan Namingha work is $1,393.
The median Dan Namingha painting sells for $4,375 across 18 lots.
The median Dan Namingha print sells for $425 across 17 lots.
The median Dan Namingha work on paper sells for $1,000 across 5 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 | 17 | $425† | $1,586† | — | 2026-03-11 |
| Paintings | 19 | $4,375† | $24,600 | 94.7% | 2025-11-08 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,000† | $4,687† | — | 2025-04-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $7,920 | $7,920 | — | 2025-04-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $12,200† | $24,600 | — | 2025-11-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Dan Namingha's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $425. Paintings (19 lots) median $4,375, record $24,600. A typical Dan Namingha painting sells for around 10× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $12,200.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $288–$937† | $482† | $1,586† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $3,500–$6,100† | $4,500† | $24,600 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $600–$2,000† | $1,000† | $4,687† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $24,600 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $14,760 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $7,920 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $4,687† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,586† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,045 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dan Namingha worth?
Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dan Namingha work is $1,393. The median Dan Namingha painting sells for $4,375 across 18 lots. The median Dan Namingha print sells for $425 across 17 lots. The median Dan Namingha work on paper sells for $1,000 across 5 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 Namingha painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dan Namingha painting is $4,375. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Dan Namingha's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dan Namingha painting is $24,600.
What is the average price of a Dan Namingha print?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dan Namingha print is $425. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Dan Namingha's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dan Namingha print is $1,586. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,586 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Dan Namingha print?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dan Namingha print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $482, 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 Namingha painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Dan Namingha painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $4,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Dan Namingha's auction record?
Dan Namingha's auction record is $24,600, set in 2025.
See the full Dan Namingha record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Dan Namingha on OpeningBid →