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# Dean Howell (b. 1941)

Dean Howell is an American artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $812. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Dean Howell sold in 2019 for $1,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Dean Howell work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dean Howell work is $812.

The median Dean Howell sculpture sells for $1,250 across 3 lots.

The median Dean Howell work on paper sells for $375 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $375 | $375 | — | 2019-10-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $1,250† | $3,500 | — | 2020-07-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $3,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $1,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $375 |

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 Howell worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dean Howell work is $812. The median Dean Howell sculpture sells for $1,250 across 3 lots. The median Dean Howell work on paper sells for $375 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Dean Howell's auction record?

Dean Howell's auction record is $3,500, set in 2016.

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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 Howell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dean-howell (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.