Donald Commons (1855–1942)
Donald Commons is a New Zealand, Australia artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $112. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Donald Commons sold in 2026 for $250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Donald Commons on OpeningBid →What is a Donald Commons work worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donald Commons work is $112.
The median Donald Commons work on paper sells for $147 across 6 lots.
The median Donald Commons painting sells for $116 across 4 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 | 7 | $116† | $186† | 57.1% | 2014-02-27 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $147† | $278† | 50% | 2026-03-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $112–$250† | $183† | $278† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $278† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $250 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $186† |
| Paintings | 2014 | $143† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Donald Commons worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donald Commons work is $112. The median Donald Commons work on paper sells for $147 across 6 lots. The median Donald Commons painting sells for $116 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Donald Commons work on paper?
Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Donald Commons work on paper is $147. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Donald Commons's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Donald Commons work on paper is $278. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $278 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Donald Commons's auction record?
Donald Commons's auction record is $250, set in 2026.
See the full Donald Commons record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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