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Douglas Pratt (1900–1972)

What is Douglas Pratt’s work worth?

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 57 auction results for Douglas Pratt at 1 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $174 including buyer’s premium (middle half $56–$238, n=18). The auction record is $619 for Landscape, Capertee Valley (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture
#WorkMediumPriceHouseSold
1Landscape, Capertee Valley, 1970Oil on canvas$619Lawsons AuctioneersFeb 2026
2Woolloomooloo Bay, Sydney, 1968Oil on canvas$610Lawsons AuctioneersJun 2025
3Farmstead, 1970Oil on canvas$354Lawsons AuctioneersFeb 2026
4Burragorang GlimpseOil on board$329Lawsons AuctioneersMay 2024
5Cowra, On The Lachlan River, 1945Oil on board$309Lawsons AuctioneersAug 2026
6Liverpool Ranges Near CoolahOil on canvas on board$290Lawsons AuctioneersApr 2024
7Cattle Pasture by the RiverOil on canvas on board$263Lawsons AuctioneersOct 2020
8Autumnal Scene, 1968Oil on canvas board$247Lawsons AuctioneersAug 2026
9farm scene, 1971Oil on board$212Lawsons AuctioneersJul 2025
10Tree in a landscapeOil on board$211Lawsons AuctioneersSep 2026
Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)
MediumSalesMedian
Paintings18$211
Prints7$45
Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)
SizeSalesMedian
Small (under 50 cm)23$141

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 57 results from 1 houses · How we compute these figures

Douglas Pratt is an Australia artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $196. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Douglas Pratt sold in 2026 for $211, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a Douglas Pratt work worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Douglas Pratt work is $196.

The median Douglas Pratt painting sells for $211 across 31 lots.

The median Douglas Pratt print sells for $39 across 14 lots.

The median Douglas Pratt work on paper sells for $110 across 11 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Douglas Pratt paintings typically sell for $142–$255 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions17$39†$152†82.4%2026-03-11
Paintings40$211†$1,103†77.5%2026-09-28
Works on Paper16$110†$361†68.8%2026-07-01
Masterpieces (top of market)3$697†$1,103†—2026-02-18

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Douglas Pratt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $39 with 82.4% sell-through. Paintings (40 lots) median $211, record $1,103. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,103 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Douglas Pratt painting sells for around 5.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $697.

Price by size

Prints & Editions

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
small (under 50 cm)11$33–$121†$58†$152†

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Paintings

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
small (under 50 cm)23$142–$255†$196†$697†
medium (50–120 cm)8$328–$612†$487†$1,103†

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Works on Paper

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
small (under 50 cm)11$57–$205†$110†$445

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Paintings2006$1,103†
Paintings2014$697†
Works on Paper2015$445
Works on Paper2016$286†
Prints & Editions2016$152†
Prints & Editions2015$142†

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Douglas Pratt worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Douglas Pratt work is $196. The median Douglas Pratt painting sells for $211 across 31 lots. The median Douglas Pratt print sells for $39 across 14 lots. The median Douglas Pratt work on paper sells for $110 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Douglas Pratt paintings typically sell for $142–$255 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

What is the average price of a Douglas Pratt painting?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Douglas Pratt painting is $211. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

What is Douglas Pratt's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Douglas Pratt painting is $1,103. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,103 (buyer's premium not included).

What is the average price of a Douglas Pratt print?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Douglas Pratt print is $39. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

What is Douglas Pratt's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Douglas Pratt print is $152. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $152 (buyer's premium not included).

What is the average price of a Douglas Pratt work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Douglas Pratt work on paper is $110. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

What is Douglas Pratt's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Douglas Pratt work on paper is $361. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $361 (buyer's premium not included).

What is the average price of a small Douglas Pratt painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Douglas Pratt painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $196, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

What is the average price of a small Douglas Pratt print?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Douglas Pratt print (small (under 50 cm)) is $58, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

What is Douglas Pratt's auction record?

Douglas Pratt's auction record is $1,103, set in 2006. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,103 (buyer's premium not included).

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