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# Olin Dows (1904–1981)

Olin Dows is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $794. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Olin Dows sold in 2025 for $7,260, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Olin Dows work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olin Dows work is $794.

The median Olin Dows painting sells for $400 across 5 lots.

The median Olin Dows work on paper sells for $1,187 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $400† | $7,260 | — | 2025-10-02 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,187 | $1,187 | — | 2014-06-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $7,260 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $6,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,187 |

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 Olin Dows worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olin Dows work is $794. The median Olin Dows painting sells for $400 across 5 lots. The median Olin Dows work on paper sells for $1,187 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Olin Dows's auction record?

Olin Dows's auction record is $7,260, set in 2025.

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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, “Olin Dows auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/olin-dows (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.