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# Hunt Slonem (b. 1951)

## What is Hunt Slonem’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 563 auction results for Hunt Slonem at 38 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,500 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,800–$11,250, n=117). The auction record is $76,250 for Cockatoo Chinensis (Horbills & Cockatoos) (2020, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cockatoo Chinensis (Horbills & Cockatoos), 1951 | Oil on canvas | $76,250 | Neal Auction Company | Jun 2020 |
| 2 | Catelayas, 2015 | Oil on panel | $51,200 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | New Line, 2017 | Oil and acrylic with diamond dust on canvas | $51,200 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Blue Line Warren, 1951 | Oil and diamond dust on canvas | $47,360 | Neal Auction Company | Jun 2022 |
| 5 | Finches Teche, 1951 | Oil on canvas | $39,040 | Neal Auction Company | Mar 2021 |
| 6 | Picul 131, 1991 | Oil on canvas | $37,800 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 7 | Groove billed Barbet, 1986 | Oil on canvas | $37,500 | Christie's | Nov 2004 |
| 8 | Whispers of Showers, 2007 | Oil on canvas | $36,250 | Wright | Mar 2021 |
| 9 | Whispers of Showers, 2007 | Painting | $36,250 | Rago Arts | Mar 2021 |
| 10 | Red Toucans, 1984 | Painting | $35,560 | Rago Arts | Sep 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 415 | $8,540 |
| Other | 11 | $5,120 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $3,585 |
| Prints | 21 | $252 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 101 | $15,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 219 | $8,845 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 127 | $5,000 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 563 results from 38 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hunt Slonem is an American artist with 698 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $6,930. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Hunt Slonem sold in 2026 for $7,680, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Hunt Slonem works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Hunt Slonem work worth?

Across 536 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hunt Slonem work is $6,930.

The median Hunt Slonem painting sells for $8,235 across 414 lots.

The median Hunt Slonem print sells for $226 across 22 lots.

The median Hunt Slonem work on paper sells for $3,250 across 13 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Hunt Slonem paintings typically sell for $5,760–$11,430 (the middle half of 191 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Hunt Slonem paintings typically sell for $3,769–$6,388 (the middle half of 122 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 27 | $226† | $15,000 | 81.5% | 2026-08-14 |
| Paintings | 443 | $8,235†‡ | $76,250 | 93.5% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $3,250† | $7,500 | — | 2024-10-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $1,144† | $1,800† | 50% | 2025-04-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 28 | $30,985† | $76,250 | — | 2026-06-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Hunt Slonem's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (27 lots) median $226 with 81.5% sell-through. Paintings (443 lots) median $8,235, record $76,250. A typical Hunt Slonem painting sells for around 36× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 28 lots) the median is $30,985.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $140–$393† | $200† | $2,500 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 122 | $3,769–$6,388†‡ | $5,000†‡ | $14,080 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 191 | $5,760–$11,430†‡ | $9,280†‡ | $51,200 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 93 | $8,960–$21,250†‡ | $13,000†‡ | $76,250 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $948–$3,482† | $1,400† | $4,160 |

† 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 | 2020 | $76,250 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $51,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $15,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $7,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $1,800† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $488 |

† 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 Hunt Slonem worth?

Across 536 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hunt Slonem work is $6,930. The median Hunt Slonem painting sells for $8,235 across 414 lots. The median Hunt Slonem print sells for $226 across 22 lots. The median Hunt Slonem work on paper sells for $3,250 across 13 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Hunt Slonem paintings typically sell for $5,760–$11,430 (the middle half of 191 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Hunt Slonem paintings typically sell for $3,769–$6,388 (the middle half of 122 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Hunt Slonem painting?

Based on 414 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hunt Slonem painting is $8,235. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Hunt Slonem's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hunt Slonem painting is $76,250.

### What is the average price of a Hunt Slonem print?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hunt Slonem print is $226. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Hunt Slonem's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hunt Slonem print is $15,000.

### What is the average price of a Hunt Slonem work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hunt Slonem work on paper is $3,250. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Hunt Slonem's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hunt Slonem work on paper is $7,500.

### What is the average price of a medium Hunt Slonem painting?

Based on 191 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hunt Slonem painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,280, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a small Hunt Slonem painting?

Based on 122 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hunt Slonem painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Hunt Slonem's auction record?

Hunt Slonem's auction record is $76,250, set in 2020.

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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, “Hunt Slonem auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hunt-slonem (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.