Dennis Hare (1946–2024)
What is Dennis Hare’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 19 auction results for Dennis Hare at 6 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,300 including buyer’s premium (middle half $750–$5,500, n=9). The auction record is $6,500 for Walking Figure on Beach (2025, Clars Auction Gallery). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walking Figure on Beach, 1990 | Signed and dated lower left | $6,500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Circle of Friends (Diptych), 1946 | Mixed media | $6,375 | Bonhams | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Rosarita, 1997 | Oil on canvas | $6,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jun 2023 |
| 4 | Vacation, 1993 | Oil on canvas | $5,855 | Christie's | Jul 2015 |
| 5 | The Ceremony, 2010 | Mixed media | $5,500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | Unititled (Palm Tree and Beach) | Oil on canvas | $5,500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | Daydreamer, 1946 | Painting | $4,750 | Bonhams | Oct 2014 |
| 8 | Seascape, 1946 | Painting | $4,688 | Rago Arts | Nov 2019 |
| 9 | Summer Concert, 1946 | Painting | $3,570 | Bonhams | May 2020 |
| 10 | Urban scene with palm trees | Oil on canvas | $2,925 | John Moran Auctioneers | Feb 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $3,248 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $5,094 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,188 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 19 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Dennis Hare is an American artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $4,444. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Dennis Hare sold in 2026 for $5,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Dennis Hare record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Dennis Hare on OpeningBid →What is a Dennis Hare work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dennis Hare work is $4,444.
The median Dennis Hare painting sells for $4,200 across 13 lots.
The median Dennis Hare work on paper sells for $100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $4,200† | $6,500 | — | 2026-05-15 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $100 | $100 | — | 2026-04-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $4,042–$5,892† | $5,094† | $6,500 |
† 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 | 2025 | $6,500 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $100 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dennis Hare worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dennis Hare work is $4,444. The median Dennis Hare painting sells for $4,200 across 13 lots. The median Dennis Hare work on paper sells for $100 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Dennis Hare painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dennis Hare painting is $4,200. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Dennis Hare's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dennis Hare painting is $6,500.
What is Dennis Hare's auction record?
Dennis Hare's auction record is $6,500, set in 2025.
See the full Dennis Hare record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Dennis Hare on OpeningBid →