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# Hanson Duvall Puthuff (1875–1972)

## What is Hanson Duvall Puthuff’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 45 auction results for Hanson Duvall Puthuff at 9 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,449 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,754–$9,415, n=12). The auction record is $40,000 for Believed to be Malibu Canyon (2014, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Believed to be Malibu Canyon, 1875 | Painting | $40,000 | Bonhams | Nov 2014 |
| 2 | Surging Shallows | Oil on canvas laid to canvas | $20,320 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 3 | Quietude, 1922 | Oil on canvas | $19,050 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Granite reef, 1875 | Painting | $18,750 | Bonhams | Aug 2015 |
| 5 | Trees in a rolling hills landscape | Oil on canvas laid to canvas | $12,700 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Enchanted Evening | Oil on board | $12,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2014 |
| 7 | Morning, Sespe Canyon, 1924 | Painting | $11,250 | Bonhams | Nov 2017 |
| 8 | June Upon the Hills | Oil on canvas | $9,750 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2022 |
| 9 | Bishop | Oil on board | $8,500 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2020 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE CHIEF TO CALIFORNIA / CAJON PASS, 1936 | Poster | $10,625 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2017 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 42 | $5,000 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $7,620 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $2,812 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 45 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hanson Duvall Puthuff is an American artist with 58 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $5,397. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Hanson Duvall Puthuff sold in 2026 for $8,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Hanson Duvall Puthuff works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Hanson Duvall Puthuff work worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hanson Duvall Puthuff work is $5,397.

The median Hanson Duvall Puthuff painting sells for $5,198 across 42 lots.

The median Hanson Duvall Puthuff print sells for $5,906 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Hanson Duvall Puthuff paintings typically sell for $5,423–$11,572 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Hanson Duvall Puthuff paintings typically sell for $1,969–$4,898 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 | 2 | $5,906 | $10,625 | — | 2022-05-17 |
| Paintings | 50 | $5,198‡ | $40,000 | 84% | 2026-10-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $20,320 | $40,000 | — | 2025-05-06 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Hanson Duvall Puthuff's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $5,906. Paintings (50 lots) median $5,198, record $40,000. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $20,320.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,969–$4,898 | $3,281 | $12,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $5,423–$11,572‡ | $7,620‡ | $40,000 |

‡ 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 | 2014 | $40,000 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $20,320 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $10,625 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,187 |

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 Hanson Duvall Puthuff worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hanson Duvall Puthuff work is $5,397. The median Hanson Duvall Puthuff painting sells for $5,198 across 42 lots. The median Hanson Duvall Puthuff print sells for $5,906 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Hanson Duvall Puthuff paintings typically sell for $5,423–$11,572 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Hanson Duvall Puthuff paintings typically sell for $1,969–$4,898 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Hanson Duvall Puthuff painting?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hanson Duvall Puthuff painting is $5,198. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hanson Duvall Puthuff's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hanson Duvall Puthuff painting is $40,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Hanson Duvall Puthuff painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hanson Duvall Puthuff painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,620, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Hanson Duvall Puthuff painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hanson Duvall Puthuff painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,281, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Hanson Duvall Puthuff's auction record?

Hanson Duvall Puthuff's auction record is $40,000, set in 2014.

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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, “Hanson Duvall Puthuff auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hanson-duvall-puthuff (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.