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# 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.

## What is a Lamar Dodd work 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lamar Dodd auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lamar-dodd (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.