Lamar Dodd (1909–1996)
Lamar Dodd is an American artist with 79 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,822. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Lamar Dodd sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lamar Dodd work is $1,822.
The median Lamar Dodd work on paper sells for $1,000 across 33 lots.
The median Lamar Dodd painting sells for $2,900 across 36 lots.
The median Lamar Dodd print sells for $450 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Lamar Dodd work on papers typically sell for $775–$1,822 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Lamar Dodd paintings typically sell for $1,200–$5,500 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $450† | $600† | — | 2026-10-01 |
| Paintings | 39 | $2,900† | $17,500 | 92.3% | 2025-01-31 |
| Works on Paper | 43 | $1,000† | $5,500† | 76.7% | 2026-09-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $9,500† | $17,500 | — | 2023-04-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Lamar Dodd's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $450. Paintings (39 lots) median $2,900, record $17,500. A typical Lamar Dodd painting sells for around 6.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $9,500.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $1,200–$5,500† | $2,800† | $17,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $2,600–$5,000† | $3,250† | $9,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $356–$1,394† | $600† | $4,250† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $775–$1,822† | $1,100† | $5,500† |
† 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 | 2011 | $17,500 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $9,500† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $5,500† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $4,250† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $600† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $300† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lamar Dodd worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lamar Dodd work is $1,822. The median Lamar Dodd work on paper sells for $1,000 across 33 lots. The median Lamar Dodd painting sells for $2,900 across 36 lots. The median Lamar Dodd print sells for $450 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Lamar Dodd work on papers typically sell for $775–$1,822 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Lamar Dodd paintings typically sell for $1,200–$5,500 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Lamar Dodd work on paper?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lamar Dodd work on paper is $1,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Lamar Dodd's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lamar Dodd work on paper is $5,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,500 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Lamar Dodd painting?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lamar Dodd painting is $2,900. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Lamar Dodd's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lamar Dodd painting is $17,500.
What is the average price of a medium Lamar Dodd work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lamar Dodd work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Lamar Dodd painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lamar Dodd painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Lamar Dodd's auction record?
Lamar Dodd's auction record is $17,500, set in 2011.
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