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# Donald Farnsworth (b. 1952)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 7 auction results for Donald Farnsworth at 2 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $75 including buyer’s premium (middle half $75–$100, n=5). The auction record is $125 for Counterpoint Bapistry II (2014, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Key Stone, Entry, and Memorial | Handmade paper | $100 | Clars Auction Gallery | Feb 2026 |
| 2 | Wabi | Handmade paper | $100 | Clars Auction Gallery | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | Counterpoint Window 86-146, 1986 | Handmade paper | $75 | Clars Auction Gallery | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Counterpoint Window 86-157, 1986 | Handmade paper | $75 | Clars Auction Gallery | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Counterpoint/Cathedral, 1952 | Wove paper | $62 | Bonhams | Jun 2012 |
| 6 | Memorial | Print on handmade paper | $30 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jul 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Counterpoint Bapistry II, 1952 | Monotype | $125 | Bonhams | Nov 2014 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $75 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $88 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 7 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Donald Farnsworth is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $88.

A work by Donald Farnsworth sold in 2026 for $100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Donald Farnsworth work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donald Farnsworth work is $88.

The median Donald Farnsworth work on paper sells for $75 across 2 lots.

The median Donald Farnsworth print sells for $94 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $94 | $125 | — | 2014-11-16 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $75 | $75 | — | 2026-03-21 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $125 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $75 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $75 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $62 |

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 Farnsworth worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donald Farnsworth work is $88. The median Donald Farnsworth work on paper sells for $75 across 2 lots. The median Donald Farnsworth print sells for $94 across 2 lots.

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

Donald Farnsworth's auction record is $125, set in 2014.

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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 Farnsworth auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/donald-farnsworth (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.