Donald Baechler (b. 1956)
Donald Baechler is an American artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $15,889. 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 2020 for $37,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Donald Baechler on OpeningBid →What is a Donald Baechler work worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donald Baechler work is $15,889.
The median Donald Baechler work on paper sells for $27,872 across 32 lots.
The median Donald Baechler print sells for $2,597 across 13 lots.
The median Donald Baechler painting sells for $25,538 across 6 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 | 13 | $2,597‡ | $16,386 | — | 2024-01-07 |
| Paintings | 7 | $25,538 | $208,988 | 85.7% | 2019-10-02 |
| Works on Paper | 33 | $27,872†‡ | $176,430 | 97% | 2026-05-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $993 | $993 | — | 2020-08-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $166,850 | $208,988 | — | 2011-11-09 |
† 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 (13 lots) median $2,597. Paintings (7 lots) median $25,538, record $208,988. A typical Donald Baechler painting sells for around 9.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $166,850.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,539–$4,039‡ | $2,597‡ | $16,386 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $23,747–$70,212 | $27,328 | $208,988 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $5,505–$20,061† | $16,056† | $45,556 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $46,120–$131,420 | $67,765 | $176,430 |
† 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 | 2004 | $208,988 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $176,430 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $166,850 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $70,212 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $16,386 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $6,772 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $993 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Donald Baechler worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donald Baechler work is $15,889. The median Donald Baechler work on paper sells for $27,872 across 32 lots. The median Donald Baechler print sells for $2,597 across 13 lots. The median Donald Baechler painting sells for $25,538 across 6 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 work on paper?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Donald Baechler work on paper is $27,872. 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 $176,430.
What is the average price of a Donald Baechler print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Donald Baechler print is $2,597. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Donald Baechler's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Donald Baechler print is $16,386.
What is the average price of a large Donald Baechler work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Donald Baechler work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $67,765, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Donald Baechler work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Donald Baechler work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $16,056, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Donald Baechler's auction record?
Donald Baechler's auction record is $208,988, set in 2004.
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