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# Don Freeman (1907–1978)

## What is Don Freeman’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 65 auction results for Don Freeman at 10 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $504 including buyer’s premium (middle half $369–$602, n=12). The auction record is $11,950 for Downtown New York by the Brooklyn Bridge (2002, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Downtown New York by the Brooklyn Bridge, 1908 | Oil paint | $11,950 | Christie's | Jul 2002 |
| 2 | Chorus Break, circa 1940 | Oil on illustration board | $2,600 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2007 |
| 3 | Musicians Hangout, 1932 | Ink on board | $2,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2023 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | On the Fly Rail, 1934 | Lithograph | $3,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2023 |
| 2 | Two for the Show, 1933 | Lithograph | $3,120 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2023 |
| 3 | Dress Rehearsal, 1933 | Lithograph | $2,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2023 |
| 4 | Election Night, Times Square, 1934 | Lithograph | $2,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2023 |
| 5 | Three to Make Ready, 1933 | Lithograph | $2,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2018 |
| 6 | Saturday Night, 1934 | Lithograph | $2,200 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2006 |
| 7 | Automat Aristocrat, 1934 | Lithograph | $2,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2022 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 34 | $1,006 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $593 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 52 | $796 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 65 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Don Freeman is an American artist with 92 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $780. 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 Freeman sold in 2025 for $1,187, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Don Freeman work worth?

Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Don Freeman work is $780.

The median Don Freeman print sells for $937 across 39 lots.

The median Don Freeman work on paper sells for $562 across 17 lots.

The median Don Freeman painting sells for $878 across 6 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Don Freeman prints typically sell for $650–$1,955 (the middle half of 34 sold 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 | 45 | $937‡ | $3,750 | 86.7% | 2026-09-24 |
| Paintings | 8 | $878 | $11,950 | 75% | 2021-02-04 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $562†‡ | $2,000 | 73.9% | 2026-08-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $3,435 | $11,950 | — | 2023-02-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Don Freeman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (45 lots) median $937 with 86.7% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $878, record $11,950. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $3,435.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $650–$1,955‡ | $937‡ | $3,750 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $375–$700†‡ | $562†‡ | $2,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2002 | $11,950 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $3,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $3,120 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $2,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,187 |

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 Don Freeman worth?

Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Don Freeman work is $780. The median Don Freeman print sells for $937 across 39 lots. The median Don Freeman work on paper sells for $562 across 17 lots. The median Don Freeman painting sells for $878 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Don Freeman prints typically sell for $650–$1,955 (the middle half of 34 sold 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 Freeman print?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Don Freeman print is $937. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Don Freeman's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Don Freeman print is $3,750.

### What is the average price of a Don Freeman work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Don Freeman work on paper is $562. 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 Don Freeman's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Don Freeman work on paper is $2,000.

### What is the average price of a small Don Freeman print?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Don Freeman print (small (under 50 cm)) is $937, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Don Freeman work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Don Freeman work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $562, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Don Freeman's auction record?

Don Freeman's auction record is $11,950, set in 2002.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Don Freeman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/don-freeman (updated 2026-11-03).

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.