> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/michele-oka-doner · updated 2026-11-02

# Michele Oka Doner (b. 1945)

## What is Michele Oka Doner’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for Michele Oka Doner at 12 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,445 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,419–$8,700, n=19). The auction record is $58,420 for Burning Bush (2025, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burning Bush, circa 1995 | Bronze | $58,420 | Phillips | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Coral Wave, 1993 | Bronze | $38,418 | Phillips | Apr 2018 |
| 3 | Burning Bush 21, 2003 | Bronze | $30,480 | Phillips | Dec 2024 |
| 4 | Coral Wave Chair, 1993 | Silver-nitrate patinated bronze | $30,240 | Christie's | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | Burning Bush, 2003 | Patinated bronze | $28,380 | Phillips | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | For Eve, 1945 | Bronze doré / | $17,643 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Coral Reef collar necklace, 2004 | Gold | $15,120 | Wright | Oct 2024 |
| 8 | Wrapped Figure, 1985 | Terracotta | $12,600 | Rago Arts | Oct 2024 |
| 9 | Burning Bush 19, 2003 | Enamel | $11,250 | Wright | Oct 2021 |
| 10 | Radiant Disc | Bronze | $10,625 | Phillips | Jun 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 27 | $4,410 |
| Other | 9 | $4,080 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $17,643 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $2,461 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Michele Oka Doner is an American artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $4,080. 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 Michele Oka Doner sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $20,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Michele Oka Doner work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Michele Oka Doner work worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michele Oka Doner work is $4,080.

The median Michele Oka Doner sculpture sells for $9,000 across 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 18 | $9,000† | $58,420 | 83.3% | 2026-10-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,167–$2,489 | $2,432 | $4,445 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $10,219–$32,464 | $19,815 | $58,420 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $58,420 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $38,418 |

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 Michele Oka Doner worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michele Oka Doner work is $4,080. The median Michele Oka Doner sculpture sells for $9,000 across 15 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 Michele Oka Doner sculpture?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michele Oka Doner sculpture is $9,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Michele Oka Doner's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Michele Oka Doner sculpture is $58,420.

### What is Michele Oka Doner's auction record?

Michele Oka Doner's auction record is $58,420, set in 2025.

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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, “Michele Oka Doner auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/michele-oka-doner (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.