Donald Sultan (b. 1951)
Donald Sultan is an American artist with 132 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $3,313. 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 Sultan sold in 2020 for $15,120, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donald Sultan work is $3,313.
The median Donald Sultan print sells for $2,507 across 73 lots.
The median Donald Sultan work on paper sells for $6,260 across 9 lots.
The median Donald Sultan painting sells for $23,165 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Donald Sultan prints typically sell for $1,362–$6,493 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Donald Sultan prints typically sell for $1,000–$3,207 (the middle half of 21 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 | 83 | $2,507†‡ | $18,659 | 88% | 2025-10-02 |
| Paintings | 2 | $23,165 | $32,760 | — | 2020-10-06 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $6,260†‡ | $32,340 | — | 2020-10-06 |
| Photography | 1 | $5,569 | $5,569 | — | 1999-05-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $32,340 | $76,640 | — | 2020-10-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Donald Sultan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (83 lots) median $2,507 with 88% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $23,165, record $32,760. A typical Donald Sultan painting sells for around 9.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $32,340.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $1,000–$3,207‡ | $1,725‡ | $18,659 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $1,362–$6,493†‡ | $3,750†‡ | $15,447 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2020 | $32,760 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $32,340 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $31,389 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $18,659 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $17,849 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $13,570 |
| Photography | 1999 | $5,569 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Donald Sultan worth?
Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donald Sultan work is $3,313. The median Donald Sultan print sells for $2,507 across 73 lots. The median Donald Sultan work on paper sells for $6,260 across 9 lots. The median Donald Sultan painting sells for $23,165 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Donald Sultan prints typically sell for $1,362–$6,493 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Donald Sultan prints typically sell for $1,000–$3,207 (the middle half of 21 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 Sultan print?
Based on 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Donald Sultan print is $2,507. 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 Sultan's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Donald Sultan print is $18,659.
What is the average price of a medium Donald Sultan print?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Donald Sultan print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,750, 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 Sultan print?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Donald Sultan print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,725, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Donald Sultan's auction record?
Donald Sultan's auction record is $76,640, set in 2010.
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