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# Dorothy Sklar (1906–1996)

Dorothy Sklar is an American artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $454.

A work by Dorothy Sklar sold in 2018 for $1,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Dorothy Sklar work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dorothy Sklar work is $454.

The median Dorothy Sklar work on paper sells for $430 across 20 lots.

The median Dorothy Sklar painting sells for $1,750 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $1,750 | $1,750 | 20% | 2018-10-23 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $430 | $5,750 | 76.9% | 2021-11-16 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $284–$1,238 | $390 | $5,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $309–$1,045 | $430 | $4,025 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $5,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $4,025 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $1,750 |

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 Sklar worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dorothy Sklar work is $454. The median Dorothy Sklar work on paper sells for $430 across 20 lots. The median Dorothy Sklar painting sells for $1,750 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Dorothy Sklar work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dorothy Sklar work on paper is $430.

### What is Dorothy Sklar's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dorothy Sklar work on paper is $5,750.

### What is the average price of a medium Dorothy Sklar work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dorothy Sklar work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $430, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Dorothy Sklar's auction record?

Dorothy Sklar's auction record is $5,750, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.