Harold C. Dunbar (1882–1953)
Harold C. Dunbar is an American artist with 155 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,000. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Harold C. Dunbar is recorded as sold in 2025 for $2,200; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Harold C. Dunbar on OpeningBid →What is a Harold C. Dunbar work worth?
Across 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harold C. Dunbar work is $1,000.
The median Harold C. Dunbar painting sells for $1,100 across 125 lots.
The median Harold C. Dunbar work on paper sells for $528 across 6 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Harold C. Dunbar paintings typically sell for $588–$2,275 (the middle half of 64 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Harold C. Dunbar paintings typically sell for $573–$1,894 (the middle half of 59 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 141 | $1,100‡ | $65,000‡ | 88.7% | 2026-01-30 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $528‡ | $1,000‡ | 75% | 2025-07-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $5,000‡ | $65,000‡ | — | 2025-07-25 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 59 | $573–$1,894‡ | $1,058‡ | $5,000‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 64 | $588–$2,275‡ | $1,185‡ | $65,000‡ |
‡ 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 | 2017 | $65,000‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $8,500‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $1,000‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $800‡ |
‡ 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 Harold C. Dunbar worth?
Across 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harold C. Dunbar work is $1,000. The median Harold C. Dunbar painting sells for $1,100 across 125 lots. The median Harold C. Dunbar work on paper sells for $528 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Harold C. Dunbar paintings typically sell for $588–$2,275 (the middle half of 64 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Harold C. Dunbar paintings typically sell for $573–$1,894 (the middle half of 59 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Harold C. Dunbar painting?
Based on 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Harold C. Dunbar painting is $1,100. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Harold C. Dunbar's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Harold C. Dunbar painting is $65,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Harold C. Dunbar painting?
Based on 64 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Harold C. Dunbar painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,185, 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 Harold C. Dunbar painting?
Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Harold C. Dunbar painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,058, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Harold C. Dunbar's auction record?
Harold C. Dunbar's auction record is $65,000, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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