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# Douglas Huebler (1924–1997)

## What is Douglas Huebler’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Douglas Huebler at 8 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,845 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,729–$7,261, n=5). The auction record is $68,391 for Variable Piece #101 (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Variable Piece #101, 1973 | Wool | $68,391 | Christie's | Sep 2016 |
| 2 | Duration Piece #7, 1971 | Photograph | $46,074 | Phillips | Oct 2020 |
| 3 | Duration Piece #7, New York City, 1969 | Typed project statement and 15 photographs | $35,280 | Phillips | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Variable Piece #70, 1971 | Wool | $32,567 | Christie's | Sep 2016 |
| 5 | Alternative Piece #6, 1970 | Typed ink on two sheets of paper and fourteen gelatin silver prints mounted on board | $23,392 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 6 | Variable Piece #70 (In Process), 1972 | Graphite | $21,576 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 7 | This surface represents a drawing that will be completed after its recipient has..., 1970 | Press type on paper | $20,123 | Christie's | May 2003 |
| 8 | Variable Piece #61, 1971 | Graphite | $15,412 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 9 | Bradford Series, 1964 | Formica and plywood | $14,080 | Freeman's Hindman | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Duration Piece No. 10, 1926 | Print | $11,500 | Christie's | Jun 1998 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 7 | $32,567 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $9,913 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $20,123 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $8,230 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Douglas Huebler is an American artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $10,488. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Douglas Huebler sold in 2026 for $14,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Douglas Huebler work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Douglas Huebler work is $10,488.

The median Douglas Huebler photograph sells for $23,392 across 9 lots.

The median Douglas Huebler print sells for $816 across 6 lots.

The median Douglas Huebler work on paper sells for $7,068 across 6 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 | 8 | $816 | $11,500 | 75% | 2025-02-03 |
| Paintings | 4 | $800† | $800† | 25% | 2026-02-05 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $7,068 | $20,123 | 85.7% | 2025-06-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $14,080 | $14,080 | — | 2026-03-24 |
| Photography | 9 | $23,392 | $68,391 | — | 2020-12-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Douglas Huebler's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $816 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $800, record $800. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $800 (buyer's premium not included).

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $23,392–$46,074 | $32,567 | $68,391 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2016 | $68,391 |
| Photography | 2020 | $46,074 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $20,123 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $14,080 |
| Prints & Editions | 1998 | $11,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $10,625 |
| Prints & Editions | 1998 | $9,200 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $800† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Douglas Huebler worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Douglas Huebler work is $10,488. The median Douglas Huebler photograph sells for $23,392 across 9 lots. The median Douglas Huebler print sells for $816 across 6 lots. The median Douglas Huebler work on paper sells for $7,068 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Douglas Huebler's auction record?

Douglas Huebler's auction record is $68,391, set in 2016.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Douglas Huebler auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/douglas-huebler (updated 2026-11-01).

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.