Don Bachardy (b. 1934)
What is Don Bachardy’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for Don Bachardy at 16 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $832 including buyer’s premium (middle half $726–$1,700, n=7). The auction record is $5,000 for Portrait of Anthony Matarazzo (2024, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait of Anthony Matarazzo, 1934 | Watercolor on cream wove paper | $5,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2024 |
| 2 | Portrait of Joseph Flood, 1934 | Pencil and brush and ink on paper | $3,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2022 |
| 3 | "Michael Rago October 10, 1997," 1997, 1997 | Watercolor on paper | $3,125 | John Moran Auctioneers | Aug 2023 |
| 4 | Portrait of Janine Smith, 1987 | Acrylic paint | $2,750 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | Barbara Thomason, 1934 | Ink and wash on white wove paper | $2,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2021 |
| 6 | Portrait of Howard Bragman, 2005 | Ink | $2,244 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Aug 2025 |
| 7 | Portrait of Jack Larson (3), 1966 | Ink | $2,125 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2016 |
| 8 | Portrait of James Bridges (2), 1966 | Graphite | $1,875 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2016 |
| 9 | Portrait of James Bridges, 1966 | Ink | $1,750 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2016 |
| 10 | Portrait of Howard Bragman, 2005 | Watercolor on paper | $1,700 | Rago Arts | Aug 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 17 | $1,700 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $2,125 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Don Bachardy is an American artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $1,700. 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 Don Bachardy sold in 2025 for $1,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Don Bachardy work is $1,700.
The median Don Bachardy work on paper sells for $1,750 across 17 lots.
The median Don Bachardy painting sells for $2,750 across 1 lots.
The median Don Bachardy print sells for $11,023 across 1 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 | 2 | $11,023‡ | $11,023‡ | 50% | 2023-09-05 |
| Paintings | 2 | $2,750 | $2,750 | 50% | 2021-12-16 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $1,750† | $6,173† | 81% | 2026-06-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Don Bachardy's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $11,023 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $2,750, record $2,750.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $812–$2,688† | $1,700† | $6,173† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $11,023‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $6,173† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Don Bachardy worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Don Bachardy work is $1,700. The median Don Bachardy work on paper sells for $1,750 across 17 lots. The median Don Bachardy painting sells for $2,750 across 1 lots. The median Don Bachardy print sells for $11,023 across 1 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 Don Bachardy work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Don Bachardy work on paper is $1,750. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Don Bachardy's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Don Bachardy work on paper is $6,173. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,173 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Don Bachardy work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Don Bachardy work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Don Bachardy's auction record?
Don Bachardy's auction record is $11,023, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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