Dean Bowen (b. 1957)
What is Dean Bowen’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for Dean Bowen at 4 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $659 including buyer’s premium (middle half $585–$1,327, n=14). The auction record is $3,296 for Freeway Traffic (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freeway Traffic | Oil on board | $3,296 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 2 | Cactus With Wondering Ladybirds | Oil on linen | $2,501 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 3 | Ark - Rain at Sea | Oil on linen | $2,487 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2024 |
| 4 | Farmer Watching Bird | Oil on linen | $2,461 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Lady Bird | Oil on linen | $2,304 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |
| 6 | Hospital Ship | Oil on board | $2,159 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Twins, 2003 | Oil on linen | $2,030 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bird Wall | Lithograph | $1,407 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Twilight Magpie, 2018 | Lithograph | $1,088 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 3 | Domino Bird | Lithograph | $846 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $2,461 |
| Prints | 8 | $627 |
| Other | 6 | $601 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $659 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Dean Bowen is an Australia artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $675. 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 Dean Bowen sold in 2026 for $846, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Dean Bowen on OpeningBid →What is a Dean Bowen work worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dean Bowen work is $675.
The median Dean Bowen print sells for $588 across 17 lots.
The median Dean Bowen painting sells for $2,304 across 9 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 | 34 | $588† | $1,407 | 50% | 2026-04-15 |
| Paintings | 27 | $2,304† | $3,296 | 33.3% | 2026-02-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Dean Bowen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (34 lots) median $588 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (27 lots) median $2,304, record $3,296. A typical Dean Bowen painting sells for around 3.9× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $563–$672† | $588† | $1,407 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,461–$2,501† | $2,487† | $3,296 |
† 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 | 2026 | $3,296 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,501 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,407 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,088 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dean Bowen worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dean Bowen work is $675. The median Dean Bowen print sells for $588 across 17 lots. The median Dean Bowen painting sells for $2,304 across 9 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 Dean Bowen print?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dean Bowen print is $588. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Dean Bowen's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dean Bowen print is $1,407.
What is the average price of a Dean Bowen painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dean Bowen painting is $2,304. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Dean Bowen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dean Bowen painting is $3,296.
What is the average price of a medium Dean Bowen print?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dean Bowen print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $588, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Dean Bowen's auction record?
Dean Bowen's auction record is $3,296, set in 2026.
See the full Dean Bowen record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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