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# Harold C. Dunbar (1882–1953)

Harold C. Dunbar is an American artist with 156 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.

**7 Harold C. Dunbar works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Harold C. Dunbar work worth?

Across 131 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Harold C. Dunbar worth?

Across 131 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Harold C. Dunbar auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/harold-c-dunbar (updated 2026-11-03).

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.