> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/norman-carton · updated 2026-11-01

# Norman Carton (1908–1980)

Norman Carton is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,067. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Norman Carton sold in 2018 for $5,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Norman Carton work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norman Carton work is $1,067.

The median Norman Carton painting sells for $862 across 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $862† | $5,000 | 90.9% | 2026-01-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $675–$1,096† | $875† | $1,126 |

† 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 | 2018 | $5,000 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $1,126 |

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 Norman Carton worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norman Carton work is $1,067. The median Norman Carton painting sells for $862 across 10 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Norman Carton painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norman Carton painting is $862. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Norman Carton's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Norman Carton painting is $5,000.

### What is Norman Carton's auction record?

Norman Carton's auction record is $5,000, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Norman Carton auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/norman-carton (updated 2026-11-01).

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.