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# Dana Schutz (b. 1976)

## What is Dana Schutz’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 140 auction results for Dana Schutz at 9 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $32,770 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,306–$95,250, n=20). The auction record is $2,970,000 for The Fishermen (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Fishermen, 2021 | Oil paint | $2,970,000 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 2 | My Mind Is Still, 2003 | Oil paint | $2,342,270 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | Wrong Objects Saved for the Future, 2005 | Oil paint | $2,048,493 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | Bain de Soleil, 2016 | Oil paint | $1,963,800 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 5 | Smokers, 2021 | Oil paint | $1,830,000 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | God 2, 2013 | Oil paint | $1,714,000 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 7 | Swiss Family Traveling, 2015 | Oil paint | $1,482,000 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 8 | Lion Eating Its Tamer, 2015 | Oil on canvas | $1,455,788 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 9 | Eye Eater, 2004 | Oil on canvas | $1,020,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2024 |
| 10 | Signing, 2009 | Acrylic paint | $980,000 | Phillips | May 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 77 | $240,000 |
| Works on paper | 20 | $48,000 |
| Other | 16 | $4,425 |
| Prints | 21 | $1,375 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 65 | $275,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 46 | $48,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $10,080 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 140 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Dana Schutz is an American artist with 175 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $81,314. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Dana Schutz sold in 2025 for $734,488, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Dana Schutz works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Dana Schutz work worth?

Across 140 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dana Schutz work is $81,314.

The median Dana Schutz painting sells for $239,700 across 80 lots.

The median Dana Schutz print sells for $1,375 across 29 lots.

The median Dana Schutz work on paper sells for $44,289 across 18 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Dana Schutz paintings typically sell for $240,487–$899,447 (the middle half of 46 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Dana Schutz paintings typically sell for $54,379–$189,200 (the middle half of 26 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 | 37 | $1,375‡ | $214,200 | 78.4% | 2026-06-03 |
| Paintings | 94 | $239,700 | $3M | 85.1% | 2026-02-28 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $44,289 | $412,484 | 94.7% | 2026-10-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $252,000 | $252,000 | 50% | 2024-05-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 67 | $341,196 | $3M | — | 2025-09-26 |

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

Dana Schutz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (37 lots) median $1,375 with 78.4% sell-through. Paintings (94 lots) median $239,700, record $2,970,000. A typical Dana Schutz painting sells for around 174× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 67 lots) the median is $341,196.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $756–$1,375 | $1,064 | $2,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $778–$1,613‡ | $1,208‡ | $100,800 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $85,725–$181,769 | $120,150 | $214,200 |

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $13,176–$86,405 | $20,200 | $327,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $54,379–$189,200 | $102,906 | $509,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 46 | $240,487–$899,447 | $425,464 | $3M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $15,120–$18,343 | $17,500 | $19,040 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $40,506–$69,300 | $48,000 | $412,484 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $3M |
| Paintings | 2021 | $2.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $412,484 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $275,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $252,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $214,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $200,358 |

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 Dana Schutz worth?

Across 140 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dana Schutz work is $81,314. The median Dana Schutz painting sells for $239,700 across 80 lots. The median Dana Schutz print sells for $1,375 across 29 lots. The median Dana Schutz work on paper sells for $44,289 across 18 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Dana Schutz paintings typically sell for $240,487–$899,447 (the middle half of 46 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Dana Schutz paintings typically sell for $54,379–$189,200 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Dana Schutz painting?

Based on 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dana Schutz painting is $239,700.

### What is Dana Schutz's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dana Schutz painting is $2,970,000.

### What is the average price of a Dana Schutz print?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dana Schutz print is $1,375. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Dana Schutz's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dana Schutz print is $214,200.

### What is the average price of a Dana Schutz work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dana Schutz work on paper is $44,289.

### What is Dana Schutz's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dana Schutz work on paper is $412,484.

### What is the average price of a large Dana Schutz painting?

Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Dana Schutz painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $425,464, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Dana Schutz painting?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dana Schutz painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $102,906, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Dana Schutz's auction record?

Dana Schutz's auction record is $2,970,000, set in 2021.

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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, “Dana Schutz auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dana-schutz (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.