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# Donald Putman (1926–2007)

Donald Putman is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $500.

A work by Donald Putman sold in 2018 for $500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Donald Putman work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donald Putman work is $500.

The median Donald Putman painting sells for $500 across 3 lots.

The median Donald Putman work on paper sells for $250 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $500 | $1,300 | 75% | 2024-03-12 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $250 | $250 | 50% | 2019-10-13 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $1,300 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $500 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $250 |

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 Putman worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donald Putman work is $500. The median Donald Putman painting sells for $500 across 3 lots. The median Donald Putman work on paper sells for $250 across 1 lots.

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

Donald Putman's auction record is $1,300, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Donald Putman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/donald-putman (updated 2026-11-01).

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.