Dan Ostermiller (b. 1956)
What is Dan Ostermiller’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 40 auction results for Dan Ostermiller at 18 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,048 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,838–$2,473, n=8). The auction record is $13,970 for Winged Rapture (2025, John Moran Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winged Rapture, 1991 | Patinated bronze | $13,970 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 2 | R.B., 1956 | Bronze | $5,185 | Neal Auction Company | Jun 2024 |
| 3 | Requiescence, 1956 | Bronze | $3,250 | Neal Auction Company | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | A Friend Indeed, 1956 | Bronze | $2,562 | Neal Auction Company | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | Requiescence, 1993 | Bronze, edition 17 of 30 | $2,214 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2026 |
| 6 | Rabbit | Bronze | $2,080 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Mar 2021 |
| 7 | Munsey, 1956 | Patinated bronze | $2,048 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 8 | Nine Lives, 1956 | Patinated bronze | $2,048 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 9 | Bear, 2000 | Bronze, edition 87 of 100 | $1,845 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2026 |
| 10 | Mountain Lion, 1993 | Bronze | $1,815 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Nov 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 15 | $2,048 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,947 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 40 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Dan Ostermiller is an American artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $1,830. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Dan Ostermiller sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $19,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dan Ostermiller work is $1,830.
The median Dan Ostermiller sculpture sells for $1,815 across 25 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Dan Ostermiller sculptures typically sell for $838–$2,250 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 27 | $1,815† | $46,875† | 92.6% | 2026-10-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $19,000† | $46,875† | — | 2026-10-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $838–$2,250† | $1,150† | $5,185 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $46,875† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $19,000† |
† 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 Ostermiller worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dan Ostermiller work is $1,830. The median Dan Ostermiller sculpture sells for $1,815 across 25 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Dan Ostermiller sculptures typically sell for $838–$2,250 (the middle half of 20 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 Ostermiller sculpture?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dan Ostermiller sculpture is $1,815. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Dan Ostermiller's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dan Ostermiller sculpture is $46,875. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $46,875 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Dan Ostermiller sculpture?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Dan Ostermiller sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,150, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Dan Ostermiller's auction record?
Dan Ostermiller's auction record is $46,875, set in 2016. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $46,875 (buyer's premium not included).
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