H. Boylston Dummer (1878–1945)
H. Boylston Dummer is an American artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $705. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by H. Boylston Dummer is recorded as sold in 2021 for $4,500; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a H. Boylston Dummer work is $705.
The median H. Boylston Dummer painting sells for $940 across 8 lots.
The median H. Boylston Dummer work on paper sells for $1,092 across 4 lots.
The median H. Boylston Dummer print sells for $207 across 2 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $207 | $207 | 66.7% | 2011-05-12 |
| Paintings | 13 | $940‡ | $4,500‡ | 61.5% | 2021-01-28 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,092‡ | $1,725 | — | 2024-10-16 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
H. Boylston Dummer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $207 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $940, record $4,500. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical H. Boylston Dummer painting sells for around 4.5× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $575–$1,680‡ | $1,495‡ | $4,500‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $4,500‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $1,725 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $1,680 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,560 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $207 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $207 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a H. Boylston Dummer worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a H. Boylston Dummer work is $705. The median H. Boylston Dummer painting sells for $940 across 8 lots. The median H. Boylston Dummer work on paper sells for $1,092 across 4 lots. The median H. Boylston Dummer print sells for $207 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a H. Boylston Dummer painting?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a H. Boylston Dummer painting is $940. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is H. Boylston Dummer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a H. Boylston Dummer painting is $4,500. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is H. Boylston Dummer's auction record?
H. Boylston Dummer's auction record is $4,500, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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