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# Dondi White (1961–1998)

Dondi White is an American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $35,212. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Dondi White sold in 2023 for $123,877, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Dondi White work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dondi White work is $35,212.

The median Dondi White work on paper sells for $27,835 across 10 lots.

The median Dondi White print sells for $1,392 across 2 lots.

The median Dondi White painting sells for $99,638 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $1,392† | $2,158† | 66.7% | 2024-10-30 |
| Paintings | 2 | $99,638 | $151,200 | — | 2022-05-18 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $27,835 | $75,600 | — | 2026-09-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Dondi White's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $1,392 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $99,638, record $151,200. A typical Dondi White painting sells for around 72× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $4,227–$43,585 | $4,997 | $75,600 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $151,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $75,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $75,600 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $48,076 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $2,158† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $625 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Dondi White worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dondi White work is $35,212. The median Dondi White work on paper sells for $27,835 across 10 lots. The median Dondi White print sells for $1,392 across 2 lots. The median Dondi White painting sells for $99,638 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Dondi White's auction record?

Dondi White's auction record is $151,200, set in 2022.

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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, “Dondi White auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dondi-white (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.