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

# Dorr Bothwell (1902–2000)

## What is Dorr Bothwell’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Dorr Bothwell at 8 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $900 including buyer’s premium (middle half $500–$2,816, n=9). The auction record is $16,000 for Untitled (Cat Emerging from Conch Shell) (2026, Clars Auction Gallery). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Cat Emerging from Conch Shell), 1940 | Oil on canvas | $16,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Figures in a Landscape, 1927 | Oil on canvas | $12,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2020 |
| 3 | Night Insect Conversation, 1949 | Mixed media on canvas | $4,500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Bird Refuge No. 3: The Gleaners, 1957 | Oil on canvas | $3,437 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2022 |
| 5 | Orange grove landscape, 1941 | Gouache on paper | $3,250 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jan 2022 |
| 6 | The Ghost Dance (A Four-Panel Folding Screen), 1902 | Casein and graphite on paper-backed silk | $2,816 | Bonhams | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | Untitled (Female Head) | Plaster sculpture with painted patina | $900 | Clars Auction Gallery | Feb 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1947 | Screenprints | $1,100 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2005 |
| 2 | Ideograph, 1946 | Serigraph | $1,003 | Wright | Nov 2003 |
| 3 | Memory of an Emotion, 1950 | Monotype | $1,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Nov 2025 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $4,500 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $651 |
| Prints | 11 | $250 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $2,014 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $563 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Dorr Bothwell is an American artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $800. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Dorr Bothwell sold in 2026 for $16,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Dorr Bothwell work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dorr Bothwell work is $800.

The median Dorr Bothwell painting sells for $2,072 across 8 lots.

The median Dorr Bothwell print sells for $206 across 9 lots.

The median Dorr Bothwell work on paper sells for $2,816 across 3 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 | 9 | $206 | $1,100 | — | 2026-03-20 |
| Paintings | 9 | $2,072 | $16,000 | 88.9% | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $2,816† | $3,250 | 75% | 2026-02-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $900 | $900 | — | 2025-02-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Dorr Bothwell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $206. Paintings (9 lots) median $2,072, record $16,000. A typical Dorr Bothwell painting sells for around 10× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $198–$1,001 | $303 | $1,100 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $16,000 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $12,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $3,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,816 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $1,100 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $1,003 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $900 |

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 Dorr Bothwell worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dorr Bothwell work is $800. The median Dorr Bothwell painting sells for $2,072 across 8 lots. The median Dorr Bothwell print sells for $206 across 9 lots. The median Dorr Bothwell work on paper sells for $2,816 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Dorr Bothwell's auction record?

Dorr Bothwell's auction record is $16,000, set in 2026.

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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, “Dorr Bothwell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dorr-bothwell (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.