> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/don-oelze · updated 2026-11-02

# Don Oelze

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for Don Oelze at 4 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $22,225 including buyer’s premium (middle half $20,570–$46,131, n=8). The auction record is $84,700 for Ten Miles Too Far (2026, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ten Miles Too Far, 2026 | Oil on canvas | $84,700 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | The Long Shot, 2022 | Oil on canvas | $66,550 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Fall Comes Early, 2023 | Oil on canvas | $48,400 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2023 |
| 4 | Raiders Road, Old Mexico, 2024 | Oil on canvas | $45,375 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2024 |
| 5 | Buffalo Prayers | Oil on canvas | $39,325 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | Hunters Return | Oil on canvas | $22,860 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 7 | An Old Trail | Oil on canvas | $21,590 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | Her Pony | Oil on canvas | $20,570 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | Hidden Eyes | Oil on canvas | $20,570 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | As Light Fades | Oil on canvas | $18,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $21,080 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $29,948 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Don Oelze is an artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $29,948.

A work by Don Oelze sold in 2026 for $84,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Don Oelze work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Don Oelze work is $29,948.

The median Don Oelze painting sells for $21,080 across 12 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 | $21,080 | $84,700 | 92.3% | 2026-07-25 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $18,301–$46,131 | $29,948 | $84,700 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $84,700 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $48,400 |

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 Oelze worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Don Oelze work is $29,948. The median Don Oelze painting sells for $21,080 across 12 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Don Oelze painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Don Oelze painting is $21,080.

### What is Don Oelze's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Don Oelze painting is $84,700.

### What is Don Oelze's auction record?

Don Oelze's auction record is $84,700, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Don Oelze auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/don-oelze (updated 2026-11-02).

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.