> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/donna-schuster · updated 2026-11-03

# Donna Schuster (1883–1953)

## What is Donna Schuster’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Donna Schuster at 5 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $699 including buyer’s premium (middle half $341–$1,974, n=8). The auction record is $6,600 for Donna Schuster (1883-1953 Los Angeles, CA) (2014, John Moran Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donna Schuster (1883-1953 Los Angeles, CA) | Oil on canvasboard | $6,600 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2014 |
| 2 | Mending Nets | Pencil | $5,500 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2003 |
| 3 | Donna Schuster (1883-1953 Los Angeles, CA) | Oil on board | $5,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Feb 2011 |
| 4 | "Oriental Umbrella" | Watercolor on paper | $3,492 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | THE ARTIST'S COTTAGE AT LAGUNA BEACH, CA | — | $3,300 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 1994 |
| 6 | Hollywood Hills, 1883 | Oil on canvas | $2,560 | Bonhams | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | Columbus Day Celebration | Mixed media on paper | $2,500 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2021 |
| 8 | The Harbor | Pencil under glass | $2,200 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2003 |
| 9 | "Morning After the Storm" | Watercolor on paper | $1,778 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | Donna Schuster (1883-1953 Los Angeles, CA) | Watercolor and graphite on paper | $1,440 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2010 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | $2,750 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $1,062 |
| Paintings | 11 | $800 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $1,105 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $971 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Donna Schuster is an American artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,062.

A work by Donna Schuster sold in 2026 for $3,492, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Donna Schuster work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donna Schuster work is $1,062.

The median Donna Schuster painting sells for $844 across 12 lots.

The median Donna Schuster work on paper sells for $1,440 across 7 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $844 | $6,600 | 54.5% | 2026-02-12 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $1,440 | $5,500 | 70% | 2023-12-15 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $396–$3,950 | $625 | $6,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $522–$1,380 | $1,104 | $2,560 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,062–$2,500 | $1,440 | $5,500 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $6,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $5,500 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $5,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,500 |

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 Donna Schuster worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donna Schuster work is $1,062. The median Donna Schuster painting sells for $844 across 12 lots. The median Donna Schuster work on paper sells for $1,440 across 7 lots.

### What is the average price of a Donna Schuster painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Donna Schuster painting is $844.

### What is Donna Schuster's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Donna Schuster painting is $6,600.

### What is Donna Schuster's auction record?

Donna Schuster's auction record is $6,600, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Donna Schuster auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/donna-schuster (updated 2026-11-03).

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.