Doug Ohlson (1936–2010)
What is Doug Ohlson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 43 auction results for Doug Ohlson at 8 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $768 including buyer’s premium (middle half $512–$990, n=9). The auction record is $40,625 for Second Wind (2017, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Second Wind, 1982 | Acrylic paint | $40,625 | Rago Arts | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | Ten/Ten, 1979 | Painting | $26,670 | Rago Arts | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Guidon, 1978 | Painting | $25,000 | Wright | Feb 2017 |
| 4 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 1984 | Acrylic paint | $21,250 | Rago Arts | May 2017 |
| 5 | Ten/Ten, 1979 | Oil on canvas | $21,000 | Wright | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | Mâtho, 1967 | Acrylic paint | $18,900 | Rago Arts | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Doug Ohlson (1936-2010), 1977 | Oil on canvas | $15,000 | Christie's | Sep 2016 |
| 8 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 1983 | Acrylic paint | $12,500 | Rago Arts | Nov 2016 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1966 | Painting | $11,340 | Rago Arts | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | Study for Lady X, 1985 | Acrylic paint | $10,625 | Rago Arts | Nov 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $8,820 |
| Prints | 15 | $630 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $18,900 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $3,150 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $953 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 43 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Doug Ohlson is an American artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,806.
A work by Doug Ohlson sold in 2025 for $26,670, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Doug Ohlson work is $2,806.
The median Doug Ohlson painting sells for $8,785 across 24 lots.
The median Doug Ohlson print sells for $630 across 15 lots.
The median Doug Ohlson work on paper sells for $1,008 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 17 | $630 | $1,375 | 88.2% | 2026-08-14 |
| Paintings | 24 | $8,785 | $40,625 | — | 2025-09-26 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,008 | $1,008 | — | 2024-03-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $26,670 | $40,625 | — | 2025-09-26 |
Doug Ohlson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $630 with 88.2% sell-through. Paintings (24 lots) median $8,785, record $40,625. A typical Doug Ohlson painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $26,670.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $404–$814 | $705 | $1,375 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $2,772–$6,250 | $3,668 | $10,625 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,024–$4,375 | $3,528 | $8,750 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $11,340–$25,000 | $18,900 | $40,625 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $40,625 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $26,670 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,008 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $990 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Doug Ohlson worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Doug Ohlson work is $2,806. The median Doug Ohlson painting sells for $8,785 across 24 lots. The median Doug Ohlson print sells for $630 across 15 lots. The median Doug Ohlson work on paper sells for $1,008 across 1 lots.
What is the average price of a Doug Ohlson painting?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Doug Ohlson painting is $8,785.
What is Doug Ohlson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Doug Ohlson painting is $40,625.
What is the average price of a Doug Ohlson print?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Doug Ohlson print is $630.
What is Doug Ohlson's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Doug Ohlson print is $1,375.
What is the average price of a medium Doug Ohlson print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Doug Ohlson print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $705, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Doug Ohlson's auction record?
Doug Ohlson's auction record is $40,625, set in 2017.
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