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# Donald Judd (1928–1994)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 883 auction results for Donald Judd at 41 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $19,200 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,174–$203,200, n=93). The auction record is $14,165,000 for Untitled (DSS 42) (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (DSS 42), 1963 | Light cadmium red oil and black oil on wood with galvanized iron and aluminum | $14,165,000 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 2 | Untitled (copper and red fluorescent Plexiglas, in ten parts), 1969 | Copper and red fluorescent Plexiglas, in ten parts | $12,825,000 | Christie's | May 2026 |
| 3 | Untitled, 1989 | Copper | $10,162,500 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1977 | Iron | $9,840,000 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 5 | Untitled (stainless steel and red fluorescent Plexiglas, ten parts), 1969 | Stainless steel | $8,492,400 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | Untitled (Bernstein 93-1), 1993 | Brass | $7,445,000 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 7 | Untitled, stainless steel and red fluorescent Plexiglas in ten units, 1960s | Stainless steel and red fluorescent Plexiglas in ten units | $7,433,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 8 | Untitled (ten elements, brass and green Plexiglas), 1993 | Cartridge brass | $6,631,000 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 9 | Untitled (stainless steel and yellow fluorescent Plexiglas, in 10 parts), 1978 | Chrome steel | $5,989,000 | Phillips | May 2024 |
| 10 | Untitled (galvanized iron and blue acrylic sheet, ten parts), 1989 | Galvanized iron and opaque blue acrylic sheet | $5,021,000 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 229 | $562,500 |
| Paintings | 16 | $102,838 |
| Other | 222 | $18,975 |
| Works on paper | 28 | $10,752 |
| Prints | 301 | $7,044 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 107 | $612,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $20,358 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 598 | $19,812 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 883 results from 41 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Donald Judd is an American artist with 1,013 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $21,656. 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 Judd sold in 2026 for $85,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**8 Donald Judd works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Donald Judd work worth?

Across 883 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donald Judd work is $21,656.

The median Donald Judd print sells for $6,550 across 393 lots.

The median Donald Judd sculpture sells for $465,870 across 288 lots.

The median Donald Judd work on paper sells for $13,512 across 29 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Donald Judd prints typically sell for $3,814–$20,938 (the middle half of 350 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Donald Judd sculptures typically sell for $49,197–$732,500 (the middle half of 213 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 | 435 | $6,550†‡ | $400,000 | 90.3% | 2026-10-14 |
| Paintings | 20 | $104,075 | $14.2M | 95% | 2025-11-19 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $13,512† | $42,000 | 96.7% | 2026-10-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 296 | $465,870‡ | $12.8M | 97.3% | 2026-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 282 | $589,697†‡ | $14.2M | — | 2026-10-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Donald Judd's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (435 lots) median $6,550 with 90.3% sell-through. Paintings (20 lots) median $104,075, record $14,165,000. A typical Donald Judd painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 282 lots) the median is $589,697.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $1,710–$46,938‡ | $27,600‡ | $93,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 350 | $3,814–$20,938†‡ | $6,820†‡ | $400,000 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $95,250–$150,000 | $104,075 | $293,000 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $8,191–$17,500† | $13,512† | $21,656 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $9,252–$27,767 | $15,240 | $42,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 213 | $49,197–$732,500‡ | $342,671‡ | $10.2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 66 | $430,669–$1.4M‡ | $786,617‡ | $12.8M |

‡ 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 | 2013 | $14.2M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $12.8M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $10.2M |
| Paintings | 2006 | $800,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $400,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $317,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $42,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $36,000 |

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 Judd worth?

Across 883 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donald Judd work is $21,656. The median Donald Judd print sells for $6,550 across 393 lots. The median Donald Judd sculpture sells for $465,870 across 288 lots. The median Donald Judd work on paper sells for $13,512 across 29 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Donald Judd prints typically sell for $3,814–$20,938 (the middle half of 350 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Donald Judd sculptures typically sell for $49,197–$732,500 (the middle half of 213 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 Judd print?

Based on 393 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Donald Judd print is $6,550. 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 Judd's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Donald Judd print is $400,000.

### What is the average price of a Donald Judd sculpture?

Based on 288 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Donald Judd sculpture is $465,870. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Donald Judd's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Donald Judd sculpture is $12,825,000.

### What is the average price of a Donald Judd work on paper?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Donald Judd work on paper is $13,512. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Donald Judd's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Donald Judd work on paper is $42,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Donald Judd print?

Based on 350 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Donald Judd print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,820, 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 medium Donald Judd sculpture?

Based on 213 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Donald Judd sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $342,671, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Donald Judd's auction record is $14,165,000, set in 2013.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Donald Judd auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/donald-judd (updated 2026-11-02).

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.