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# Dorothy Hafner (b. 1952)

## What is Dorothy Hafner’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $2,547 |
| Sculpture | 20 | $1,524 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Dorothy Hafner auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dorothy-hafner (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.