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# Dan Walsh (b. 1960)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 38 auction results for Dan Walsh at 11 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,419 including buyer’s premium (middle half $893–$8,320, n=5). The auction record is $87,500 for Red Diptych II (2014, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Diptych II, 2005 | Acrylic paint | $87,500 | Phillips | May 2014 |
| 2 | Arrangement, 2006 | Acrylic paint | $73,101 | Christie's | Feb 2014 |
| 3 | Auditorium, 2008 | Acrylic on canvas | $53,307 | Christie's | Sep 2014 |
| 4 | Subtitle, 1994 | Acrylic paint | $44,100 | Christie's | Sep 2022 |
| 5 | Fold, 1993 | Acrylic on linen | $34,340 | Christie's | Apr 2017 |
| 6 | Antique Black, 2008 | Acrylic on canvas | $32,760 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 1997 | Acrylic on canvas | $32,688 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 8 | Dan Walsh (b. 1960), 2006 | Acrylic on canvas | $32,164 | Christie's | Oct 2012 |
| 9 | Yellow Painting, 1992 | Acrylic paint | $30,572 | Christie's | Sep 2017 |
| 10 | Pass, 2007 | Acrylic on canvas | $27,500 | Christie's | Sep 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $24,414 |
| Prints | 7 | $1,419 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $26,914 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $8,111 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 38 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Dan Walsh is an American artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $16,340. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Dan Walsh sold in 2023 for $17,252, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Dan Walsh work worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dan Walsh work is $16,340.

The median Dan Walsh painting sells for $21,250 across 25 lots.

The median Dan Walsh print sells for $1,156 across 8 lots.

The median Dan Walsh work on paper sells for $8,320 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $1,156† | $13,125 | — | 2026-04-22 |
| Paintings | 27 | $21,250† | $87,500 | 92.6% | 2024-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $8,320 | $8,320 | 50% | 2026-07-07 |
| Photography | 1 | $549 | $549 | — | 2009-12-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Dan Walsh's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $1,156. Paintings (27 lots) median $21,250, record $87,500. A typical Dan Walsh painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $356–$1,489† | $1,032† | $10,965 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $10,716–$15,763† | $13,750† | $34,340 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $19,688–$35,595 | $29,036 | $87,500 |

† 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 | 2014 | $87,500 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $73,101 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $13,125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $10,965 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $8,320 |
| Photography | 2009 | $549 |

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 Walsh worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dan Walsh work is $16,340. The median Dan Walsh painting sells for $21,250 across 25 lots. The median Dan Walsh print sells for $1,156 across 8 lots. The median Dan Walsh work on paper sells for $8,320 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dan Walsh painting is $21,250. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dan Walsh painting is $87,500.

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

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Dan Walsh painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $29,036, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Dan Walsh's auction record is $87,500, 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Dan Walsh auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dan-walsh (updated 2026-11-03).

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.