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# Douglas Ihlenfeld (b. 1967)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 37 auction results for Douglas Ihlenfeld at 2 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,096 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,202–$7,026, n=10). The auction record is $12,065 for Autumn Bloom (2026, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autumn Bloom, 2016 | Bronze | $12,065 | Rago Arts | Jan 2026 |
| 2 | Bronze Tree, 2020 | Bronze | $9,450 | Rago Arts | Jan 2023 |
| 3 | Catalpa, 2023 | Bronze | $7,620 | Rago Arts | May 2025 |
| 4 | Formation, 2019 | Phosphorous bronze, copper | $7,040 | Rago Arts | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Bronze Tree, 2024 | Bronze | $6,985 | Rago Arts | Jan 2025 |
| 6 | Bronze Tree, 2025 | Bronze | $6,096 | Rago Arts | Jan 2026 |
| 7 | Hyacinth, 2024 | Bronze | $6,096 | Rago Arts | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Rising Sun, 2017 | Bronze | $5,938 | Rago Arts | Jan 2021 |
| 9 | Horizon, 2026 | Phosphorous bronze, copper | $5,376 | Rago Arts | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Untitled (Plant Form), 2016 | Bronze | $5,040 | Wright | Oct 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 37 | $3,556 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $3,640 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 37 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Douglas Ihlenfeld is an artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $3,556.

A work by Douglas Ihlenfeld sold in 2026 for $5,376, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Douglas Ihlenfeld work worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Douglas Ihlenfeld work is $3,556.

The median Douglas Ihlenfeld sculpture sells for $3,598 across 36 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Douglas Ihlenfeld sculptures typically sell for $3,062–$5,292 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 39 | $3,598 | $12,065 | 92.3% | 2026-09-16 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $3,062–$5,292 | $3,725 | $12,065 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $12,065 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $9,450 |

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 Ihlenfeld worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Douglas Ihlenfeld work is $3,556. The median Douglas Ihlenfeld sculpture sells for $3,598 across 36 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Douglas Ihlenfeld sculptures typically sell for $3,062–$5,292 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Douglas Ihlenfeld sculpture?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Douglas Ihlenfeld sculpture is $3,598.

### What is Douglas Ihlenfeld's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Douglas Ihlenfeld sculpture is $12,065.

### What is the average price of a small Douglas Ihlenfeld sculpture?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Douglas Ihlenfeld sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,725, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Douglas Ihlenfeld's auction record is $12,065, set in 2026.

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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, “Douglas Ihlenfeld auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/douglas-ihlenfeld (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.