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# Douglas Pratt (1900–1972)

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

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**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landscape, Capertee Valley, 1970 | Oil on canvas | $619 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 2 | Woolloomooloo Bay, Sydney, 1968 | Oil on canvas | $610 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Farmstead, 1970 | Oil on canvas | $354 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 4 | Burragorang Glimpse | Oil on board | $329 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 5 | Cowra, On The Lachlan River, 1945 | Oil on board | $309 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 6 | Liverpool Ranges Near Coolah | Oil on canvas on board | $290 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2024 |
| 7 | Cattle Pasture by the River | Oil on canvas on board | $263 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2020 |
| 8 | Autumnal Scene, 1968 | Oil on canvas board | $247 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 9 | farm scene, 1971 | Oil on board | $212 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 10 | Tree in a landscape | Oil on board | $211 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $211 |
| Prints | 7 | $45 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $141 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 57 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 17 | $39† | $152† | 82.4% | 2026-03-11 |
| Paintings | 40 | $211† | $1,103† | 77.5% | 2026-09-28 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $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

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $33–$121† | $58† | $152† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $1,103† |
| Paintings | 2014 | $697† |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $445 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $286† |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $152† |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $142† |

† 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 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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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 Pratt auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/douglas-pratt (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.