> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dean-buchanan · updated 2026-11-01

# DEAN BUCHANAN (b. 1952)

DEAN BUCHANAN is an artist with 80 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $1,065. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by DEAN BUCHANAN sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $1,715 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a DEAN BUCHANAN work worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a DEAN BUCHANAN work is $1,065.

The median DEAN BUCHANAN painting sells for $1,130 across 53 lots.

The median DEAN BUCHANAN print sells for $144 across 2 lots.

The median DEAN BUCHANAN work on paper sells for $191 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) DEAN BUCHANAN paintings typically sell for $437–$1,275 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) DEAN BUCHANAN paintings typically sell for $1,110–$2,186 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $144† | $144† | — | 2021-04-15 |
| Paintings | 53 | $1,130† | $5,725† | — | 2025-10-19 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $191† | $220† | — | 2025-09-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $5,725† | $13,156† | — | 2020-09-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

DEAN BUCHANAN's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $144. Paintings (53 lots) median $1,130, record $5,725. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,725 (buyer's premium not included). A typical DEAN BUCHANAN painting sells for around 7.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $5,725.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $437–$1,275† | $683† | $2,990† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $1,110–$2,186† | $1,759† | $5,725† |

† 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 | 2020 | $5,725† |
| Paintings | 2020 | $4,715† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $220† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $163† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $144† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $144† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 DEAN BUCHANAN worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a DEAN BUCHANAN work is $1,065. The median DEAN BUCHANAN painting sells for $1,130 across 53 lots. The median DEAN BUCHANAN print sells for $144 across 2 lots. The median DEAN BUCHANAN work on paper sells for $191 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) DEAN BUCHANAN paintings typically sell for $437–$1,275 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) DEAN BUCHANAN paintings typically sell for $1,110–$2,186 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a DEAN BUCHANAN painting?

Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a DEAN BUCHANAN painting is $1,130. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is DEAN BUCHANAN's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a DEAN BUCHANAN painting is $5,725. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,725 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium DEAN BUCHANAN painting?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium DEAN BUCHANAN painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $683, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a large DEAN BUCHANAN painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a large DEAN BUCHANAN painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,759, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is DEAN BUCHANAN's auction record?

DEAN BUCHANAN's auction record is $13,156, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $13,156 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “DEAN BUCHANAN auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dean-buchanan (updated 2026-11-01).

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.