David Douglas Duncan (1916–2018)
David Douglas Duncan is an American artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,936. 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 David Douglas Duncan sold in 2026 for $4,527, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Douglas Duncan on OpeningBid →What is a David Douglas Duncan work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Douglas Duncan work is $1,936.
The median David Douglas Duncan photograph sells for $2,456 across 13 lots.
The median David Douglas Duncan print sells for $446 across 2 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 | 2 | $446† | $813 | — | 2018-01-18 |
| Photography | 15 | $2,456† | $23,081 | 86.7% | 2026-09-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $2,001–$4,012† | $2,603† | $23,081 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2024 | $23,081 |
| Photography | 2024 | $16,217 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $813 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $80† |
† 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 David Douglas Duncan worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Douglas Duncan work is $1,936. The median David Douglas Duncan photograph sells for $2,456 across 13 lots. The median David Douglas Duncan print sells for $446 across 2 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 David Douglas Duncan photograph?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Douglas Duncan photograph is $2,456. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David Douglas Duncan's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Douglas Duncan photograph is $23,081.
What is the average price of a small David Douglas Duncan photograph?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Douglas Duncan photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,603, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David Douglas Duncan's auction record?
David Douglas Duncan's auction record is $23,081, set in 2024.
See the full David Douglas Duncan record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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