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# De Wain Valentine (1936–2022)

De Wain Valentine is an American artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $24,062.

A work by De Wain Valentine sold in 2026 for $88,900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a De Wain Valentine work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a De Wain Valentine work is $24,062.

The median De Wain Valentine sculpture sells for $33,020 across 9 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 13 | $33,020 | $81,250 | 69.2% | 2026-09-24 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $25,000–$52,500 | $37,500 | $81,250 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2003 | $81,250 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $69,850 |

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 De Wain Valentine worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a De Wain Valentine work is $24,062. The median De Wain Valentine sculpture sells for $33,020 across 9 lots.

### What is the average price of a De Wain Valentine sculpture?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a De Wain Valentine sculpture is $33,020.

### What is De Wain Valentine's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a De Wain Valentine sculpture is $81,250.

### What is De Wain Valentine's auction record?

De Wain Valentine's auction record is $88,900, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.