Donald K Sultan (b. 1951)
What is Donald K Sultan’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 108 auction results for Donald K Sultan at 20 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,125 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,000–$3,437, n=5). The auction record is $10,625 for Black Lemons (2019, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yellow Lantern Flowers, 2013 | Aluminium | $8,474 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Squash & Egg, 1997 | Mixed media | $7,536 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 3 | CIGARETTE | Oil, spackle, compound, graphite and tar on linoleum tile | $5,000 | Sotheby's | Jul 2019 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Lemons, 1984-1985 | Aquatint | $10,625 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2019 |
| 2 | Black Lemons, 1984 | Aquatint | $6,875 | Grogan & Company | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Smoke Rings, 1999 | Screenprint | $5,200 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2019 |
| 4 | Yellow Mimosa, 2015 | Silkscreen in colours with flock print on firm cardboard | $4,725 | Karl & Faber | Jul 2021 |
| 5 | DONALD SULTAN Three color screenprints. | Three color screenprints | $3,600 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2002 |
| 6 | Four Reds, 2002 | Lithograph | $3,600 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2006 |
| 7 | Blues, 2008 | Silkscreen in colours with flock print on firm cardboard | $3,544 | Karl & Faber | Jul 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 38 | $1,720 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $2,400 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,103 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 108 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Donald K Sultan is an American artist with 204 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,725. 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 K Sultan sold in 2025 for $3,437, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Donald K Sultan on OpeningBid →What is a Donald K Sultan work worth?
Across 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donald K Sultan work is $1,725.
The median Donald K Sultan print sells for $1,640 across 86 lots.
The median Donald K Sultan work on paper sells for $3,908 across 6 lots.
The median Donald K Sultan painting sells for $2,600 across 6 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Donald K Sultan prints typically sell for $1,185–$2,919 (the middle half of 52 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 | 120 | $1,640†‡ | $18,175‡ | 71.7% | 2026-04-08 |
| Paintings | 6 | $2,600† | $7,536 | — | 2023-04-21 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $3,908†‡ | $6,644† | 60% | 2025-06-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $8,474‡ | $8,596‡ | — | 2021-12-08 |
| Photography | 1 | $233† | $233† | — | 2021-10-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $10,312†‡ | $21,926‡ | — | 2021-12-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Donald K Sultan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (120 lots) median $1,640 with 71.7% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $2,600, record $7,536. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $10,312.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $764–$1,207‡ | $1,020‡ | $3,437 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 52 | $1,185–$2,919†‡ | $1,688†‡ | $18,175‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $2,419–$5,478‡ | $3,146‡ | $10,625 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,500–$2,800† | $2,400† | $6,500† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $18,175‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $10,625 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $8,596‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $8,474 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $7,536 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $6,644† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $6,500† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $5,642‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Donald K Sultan worth?
Across 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donald K Sultan work is $1,725. The median Donald K Sultan print sells for $1,640 across 86 lots. The median Donald K Sultan work on paper sells for $3,908 across 6 lots. The median Donald K Sultan painting sells for $2,600 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Donald K Sultan prints typically sell for $1,185–$2,919 (the middle half of 52 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 K Sultan print?
Based on 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Donald K Sultan print is $1,640. 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 K Sultan's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Donald K Sultan print is $18,175. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Donald K Sultan print?
Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Donald K Sultan print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,688, 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 small Donald K Sultan print?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Donald K Sultan print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,020, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Donald K Sultan's auction record?
Donald K Sultan's auction record is $21,926, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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