Dean Cornwell (1892–1960)
Dean Cornwell is an American artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $9,270. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Dean Cornwell sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $45,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dean Cornwell work is $9,270.
The median Dean Cornwell painting sells for $16,380 across 29 lots.
The median Dean Cornwell work on paper sells for $1,526 across 7 lots.
The median Dean Cornwell print sells for $810 across 4 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 | 5 | $810 | $1,125 | 80% | 2018-08-01 |
| Paintings | 39 | $16,380† | $163,800 | 74.4% | 2025-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $1,526 | $137,500 | 63.6% | 2023-07-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $137,500 | $163,800 | — | 2024-04-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Dean Cornwell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $810 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (39 lots) median $16,380, record $163,800. A typical Dean Cornwell painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $137,500.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $8,190–$39,325 | $16,380 | $50,575 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $5,250–$25,000† | $13,125† | $163,800 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $8,106–$49,425 | $35,735 | $70,500 |
† 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 | 2024 | $163,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $137,500 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $70,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $3,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $900 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dean Cornwell worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dean Cornwell work is $9,270. The median Dean Cornwell painting sells for $16,380 across 29 lots. The median Dean Cornwell work on paper sells for $1,526 across 7 lots. The median Dean Cornwell print sells for $810 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Dean Cornwell painting?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dean Cornwell painting is $16,380. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Dean Cornwell's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dean Cornwell painting is $163,800.
What is the average price of a Dean Cornwell work on paper?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dean Cornwell work on paper is $1,526.
What is Dean Cornwell's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dean Cornwell work on paper is $137,500.
What is the average price of a medium Dean Cornwell painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dean Cornwell painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Dean Cornwell's auction record?
Dean Cornwell's auction record is $163,800, set in 2024.
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