Dorothy Hafner (b. 1952)
What is Dorothy Hafner’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for Dorothy Hafner at 8 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,370 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,168–$1,533, n=10). The auction record is $5,292 for Sigma (2024, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sigma, 1997 | Glass | $5,292 | Rago Arts | Sep 2024 |
| 2 | Yellow Toucan, 1995 | Glass | $4,032 | Rago Arts | Feb 2024 |
| 3 | Amethyst Racer, 1997 | Glass | $3,780 | Rago Arts | Oct 2023 |
| 4 | Etherea, 1997 | Glass | $3,780 | Rago Arts | Oct 2023 |
| 5 | Kashmir, 1995 | Glass | $3,780 | Rago Arts | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | Madras, 1995 | Glass | $3,780 | Rago Arts | Feb 2024 |
| 7 | Prisma; Marigold Fan Dance; Tangerine Fan Dance, 2008 | Glass | $3,780 | Rago Arts | Sep 2024 |
| 8 | Burmese Puffer, 1995 | Glass | $3,276 | Rago Arts | Feb 2024 |
| 9 | Flash, 1984 | Keramik | $2,547 | Bukowskis | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | Blue Lattice Drifter, 1995 | Glass | $2,268 | Rago Arts | Sep 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $2,547 |
| Sculpture | 20 | $1,524 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $3,276 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $1,381 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Dorothy Hafner is an American artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $1,455. 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 Dorothy Hafner sold in 2026 for $1,536, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Dorothy Hafner on OpeningBid →What is a Dorothy Hafner work worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dorothy Hafner work is $1,455.
The median Dorothy Hafner sculpture sells for $1,455 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $1,455 | $1,651 | — | 2026-01-15 |
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,375–$1,524 | $1,386 | $1,651 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $1,651 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $1,524 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dorothy Hafner worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dorothy Hafner work is $1,455. The median Dorothy Hafner sculpture sells for $1,455 across 6 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 Dorothy Hafner's auction record?
Dorothy Hafner's auction record is $5,292, set in 2024.
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