Donald Baechler (1956–2022)
What is Donald Baechler’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 507 auction results for Donald Baechler at 40 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,794 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,064–$8,255, n=85). The auction record is $179,200 for The Butterfly Flower #3 (2026, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Butterfly Flower #3, 1996 | Acrylic, paper and fabric collage on canvas | $179,200 | Sotheby's | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | Conversazione, 1956 | Diptych | $149,000 | Christie's | Nov 2000 |
| 3 | Self-Portrait as Jasper Johns, 1984 | Collage | $138,600 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 4 | The Call of the Continent | — | $121,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 5 | Plant, 2006 | Bronze | $104,500 | Christie's | May 2009 |
| 6 | Flowers, 1997 | Acrylic paint | $84,232 | Christie's | Oct 2009 |
| 7 | Flowers (Round Vase), 2004 | Bronze | $83,850 | Phillips | Feb 2026 |
| 8 | Any Human Heart #3, 2003 | Acrylic paint | $80,500 | Christie's | Nov 2009 |
| 9 | Animal Farm 2, 1991 | Painting | $75,600 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 10 | Abstract Painting with Car | Oil and canvas collage on canvas | $74,500 | Sotheby's | Sep 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 73 | $21,420 |
| Sculpture | 17 | $18,050 |
| Works on paper | 79 | $8,157 |
| Other | 76 | $6,606 |
| Prints | 148 | $1,386 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 92 | $23,081 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 191 | $2,805 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 77 | $2,375 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 507 results from 40 houses · How we compute these figures
Donald Baechler is an American artist with 723 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $3,737. 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 Donald Baechler sold in 2026 for $23,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 503 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donald Baechler work is $3,737.
The median Donald Baechler print sells for $1,278 across 192 lots.
The median Donald Baechler work on paper sells for $7,361 across 113 lots.
The median Donald Baechler painting sells for $10,773 across 79 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Donald Baechler prints typically sell for $768–$2,375 (the middle half of 145 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Donald Baechler work on papers typically sell for $1,375–$3,752 (the middle half of 41 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 | 249 | $1,278†‡ | $34,817 | 77.1% | 2026-10-20 |
| Paintings | 93 | $10,773†‡ | $75,600 | 84.9% | 2026-03-05 |
| Works on Paper | 144 | $7,361†‡ | $149,000 | 78.5% | 2026-06-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 24 | $20,119‡ | $138,600 | 87.5% | 2026-06-09 |
| Photography | 1 | $750 | $750 | — | 2015-07-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 24 | $67,453 | $179,200 | — | 2026-07-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Donald Baechler's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (249 lots) median $1,278 with 77.1% sell-through. Paintings (93 lots) median $10,773, record $75,600. A typical Donald Baechler painting sells for around 8.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 24 lots) the median is $67,453.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $651–$2,512†‡ | $952†‡ | $6,325 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 145 | $768–$2,375†‡ | $1,231†‡ | $10,710 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $2,510–$6,875† | $4,375† | $34,817 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $1,896–$4,208 | $3,302 | $20,614 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $6,350–$15,250†‡ | $10,000†‡ | $32,068 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 30 | $17,810–$33,722† | $21,550† | $75,600 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 41 | $1,375–$3,752†‡ | $1,875†‡ | $20,320 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $5,000–$13,860†‡ | $8,172†‡ | $34,355 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $12,948–$27,205†‡ | $19,047†‡ | $149,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $4,992–$13,763‡ | $7,133‡ | $16,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $9,541–$21,153 | $17,845 | $60,520 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $64,905–$89,012 | $71,500 | $138,600 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $149,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $138,600 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $104,500 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $75,600 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $63,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $44,431 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $34,817 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $12,700 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Donald Baechler worth?
Across 503 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donald Baechler work is $3,737. The median Donald Baechler print sells for $1,278 across 192 lots. The median Donald Baechler work on paper sells for $7,361 across 113 lots. The median Donald Baechler painting sells for $10,773 across 79 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Donald Baechler prints typically sell for $768–$2,375 (the middle half of 145 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Donald Baechler work on papers typically sell for $1,375–$3,752 (the middle half of 41 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 Donald Baechler print?
Based on 192 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Donald Baechler print is $1,278. 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 Donald Baechler's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Donald Baechler print is $34,817.
What is the average price of a Donald Baechler work on paper?
Based on 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Donald Baechler work on paper is $7,361. 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 Donald Baechler's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Donald Baechler work on paper is $149,000.
What is the average price of a Donald Baechler painting?
Based on 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Donald Baechler painting is $10,773. 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 Donald Baechler's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Donald Baechler painting is $75,600.
What is the average price of a medium Donald Baechler print?
Based on 145 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Donald Baechler print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,231, 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 the average price of a small Donald Baechler work on paper?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Donald Baechler work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,875, 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 Donald Baechler's auction record?
Donald Baechler's auction record is $179,200, set in 2026.
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