> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/donald-bain · updated 2026-11-03

# Donald Bain (1904–1979)

## What is Donald Bain’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for Donald Bain at 8 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,055 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,122–$3,565, n=12). The auction record is $5,695 for THE RISING OF 1745 - 1945 (2026, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE RISING OF 1745 - 1945, 2000 | <p>Signed lower left, signed, titled and dated verso, oil on canvas; <br>sold with the accompanying exhibition catalogue <i>Donald Bain - A Scottish Colourist</i>, Collins Gallery, University of Strathclyde, 1 April - 6 May 2000, for which this painting is the cover illustration (2)</p> | $5,695 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2026 |
| 2 | The Mull Shore, 1951 | Oil on canvas | $4,505 | Roseberys London | Dec 2015 |
| 3 | A sheltered bay, Solway, 1904 | Oil on canvas | $4,347 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | Solway Firth, 1904 | Oil on canvas | $3,826 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | Ship Building, 1904 | Oil on canvas | $3,478 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | FRUITERIE, 1948 | Signed, signed, inscribed and dated 1948 verso, oil on canvas | $3,208 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | Promenede des Anglais, 1904 | Oil on canvas | $3,130 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 8 | LAROCH - 1966 | <p>Signed lower right, signed, inscribed and dated verso, oil on board</p> | $2,981 | Lyon & Turnbull | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Ship Repair Dock, Glasgow | Chalk, coloured crayon, watercolour and bodycolour | $2,832 | Christie's | Dec 2006 |
| 10 | Paris Bridge, 1904 | Oil on board | $1,913 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $3,055 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $3,208 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $975 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Donald Bain is a British (modern) artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,913. 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 Bain sold in 2026 for $3,826, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Donald Bain work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donald Bain work is $1,913.

The median Donald Bain painting sells for $3,055 across 18 lots.

The median Donald Bain work on paper sells for $920 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $3,055†‡ | $5,695 | 94.7% | 2026-10-22 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $920 | $2,832 | — | 2026-06-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,349–$3,652‡ | $1,913‡ | $4,323‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,208–$4,086† | $3,208† | $5,695 |

† 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 | 2026 | $5,695 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $4,505 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $2,832 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,007 |

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 Donald Bain worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donald Bain work is $1,913. The median Donald Bain painting sells for $3,055 across 18 lots. The median Donald Bain work on paper sells for $920 across 4 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 Bain painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Donald Bain painting is $3,055. 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 Bain's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Donald Bain painting is $5,695.

### What is the average price of a medium Donald Bain painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Donald Bain painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,208, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Donald Bain's auction record?

Donald Bain's auction record is $5,695, set in 2026.

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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, “Donald Bain auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/donald-bain (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.