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# Lois Dodd (b. 1927)

## What is Lois Dodd’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for Lois Dodd at 8 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $19,795 including buyer’s premium (middle half $15,558–$24,415, n=22). The auction record is $378,000 for Reflection of the Barn (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reflection of the Barn, 1971 | Oil paint | $378,000 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | Green Door and Bed, 1994 | Oil paint | $239,400 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 3 | Studio with door, 1972 | Oil paint | $228,600 | Christie's | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Wild Geraniums, 1974 | Acrylic paint | $228,600 | Phillips | May 2024 |
| 5 | Burning House with Clapboards, 2007 | Painting | $215,900 | Phillips | May 2023 |
| 6 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1972 | Oil paint | $215,900 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | Eleanor Painting, 1976 | Painting | $83,850 | Phillips | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Winter Landscape from White House, Flatbrookville, 1976 | Oil paint | $52,920 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Frosted Window, 2009 | Oil paint | $40,640 | Sotheby's | Aug 2022 |
| 10 | Broad Cove on a Cloudy Day, 2014 | Painting | $35,560 | Phillips | Jun 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $24,320 |
| Prints | 5 | $1,764 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $222,250 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $27,940 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $17,005 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Lois Dodd is an American artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $21,590. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Lois Dodd sold in 2026 for $23,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**5 Lois Dodd works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Lois Dodd work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lois Dodd work is $21,590.

The median Lois Dodd painting sells for $25,800 across 25 lots.

The median Lois Dodd print sells for $1,905 across 7 lots.

The median Lois Dodd sculpture sells for $10,160 across 1 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 | 7 | $1,905 | $4,064 | — | 2025-03-14 |
| Paintings | 27 | $25,800† | $378,000 | 92.6% | 2026-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $3,175 | $3,175 | — | 2024-09-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $10,160 | $10,160 | — | 2024-09-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $228,600 | $378,000 | — | 2026-02-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Lois Dodd's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $1,905. Paintings (27 lots) median $25,800, record $378,000. A typical Lois Dodd painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $228,600.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,575–$2,898 | $1,905 | $4,064 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $17,745–$24,832 | $19,965 | $40,640 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $21,590–$67,500† | $27,940† | $83,850 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $175,155–$231,300 | $222,250 | $378,000 |

† 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 | 2024 | $378,000 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $239,400 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $10,160 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $4,064 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $3,175 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $3,024 |

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 Lois Dodd worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lois Dodd work is $21,590. The median Lois Dodd painting sells for $25,800 across 25 lots. The median Lois Dodd print sells for $1,905 across 7 lots. The median Lois Dodd sculpture sells for $10,160 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Lois Dodd painting?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lois Dodd painting is $25,800. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Lois Dodd's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lois Dodd painting is $378,000.

### What is the average price of a small Lois Dodd painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lois Dodd painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $19,965, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Lois Dodd's auction record?

Lois Dodd's auction record is $378,000, set in 2024.

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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, “Lois Dodd auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lois-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.