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# Donald Putnam (1926–2007)

Donald Putnam is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $1,688.

A work by Donald Putnam sold in 2019 for $8,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Donald Putnam work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donald Putnam work is $1,688.

The median Donald Putnam painting sells for $1,875 across 5 lots.

The median Donald Putnam work on paper sells for $605 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $1,875 | $8,750 | 83.3% | 2019-07-26 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $605 | $1,089 | — | 2024-11-09 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,625–$2,125 | $1,875 | $8,750 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $8,750 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $2,125 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,089 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $121 |

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 Putnam worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donald Putnam work is $1,688. The median Donald Putnam painting sells for $1,875 across 5 lots. The median Donald Putnam work on paper sells for $605 across 2 lots.

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

Donald Putnam's auction record is $8,750, set in 2019.

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

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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.