Darrel Austin (1907–1994)
Darrel Austin is an American artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,250. 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 Darrel Austin is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,700; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Darrel Austin on OpeningBid →What is a Darrel Austin work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Darrel Austin work is $1,250.
The median Darrel Austin painting sells for $1,325 across 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $1,325†‡ | $18,900 | 94.1% | 2026-02-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $494–$1,775†‡ | $1,052†‡ | $18,900 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,250–$16,562† | $2,000† | $17,780 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $18,900 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $17,780 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Darrel Austin worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Darrel Austin work is $1,250. The median Darrel Austin painting sells for $1,325 across 16 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 Darrel Austin painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Darrel Austin painting is $1,325. 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 Darrel Austin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Darrel Austin painting is $18,900.
What is the average price of a small Darrel Austin painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Darrel Austin painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,052, 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 Darrel Austin's auction record?
Darrel Austin's auction record is $18,900, set in 2025.
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