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# Paul Dougherty (1877–1947)

## What is Paul Dougherty’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for Paul Dougherty at 11 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,362 including buyer’s premium (middle half $949–$6,140, n=6). The auction record is $31,250 for Rocks and Surf (2016, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocks and Surf, 1877 | Oil on canvas | $31,250 | Bonhams | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | Seascape with storm clouds | Oil on canvas laid to canvas | $21,590 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 3 | Across the Bay | Oil on canvas | $11,750 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2006 |
| 4 | Across the Bay | Oil on canvas | $11,750 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2006 |
| 5 | Moonlit Cove, 1908 | Oil paint | $7,620 | Christie's | Jan 2026 |
| 6 | Seascape | Oil on canvas | $7,380 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Feb 2014 |
| 7 | The Harbor, Monhegan | Oil on board | $4,375 | Grogan & Company | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | Christmas Cove..., 1908 | Oil on canvas | $4,125 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 1992 |
| 9 | A Freshening Gale | Oil on panel | $2,812 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | Sea and Rocks | Oil on masonite | $2,640 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2009 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $1,292 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $1,975 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $900 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paul Dougherty is an American artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,032. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Paul Dougherty sold in 2026 for $21,590, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Paul Dougherty works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Paul Dougherty work worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Dougherty work is $1,032.

The median Paul Dougherty painting sells for $1,200 across 31 lots.

The median Paul Dougherty print sells for $518 across 1 lots.

The median Paul Dougherty work on paper sells for $674 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $518 | $518 | 50% | 2000-08-24 |
| Paintings | 36 | $1,200†‡ | $31,250 | 86.1% | 2026-05-05 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $674 | $1,024 | — | 2026-02-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Paul Dougherty's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $518 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (36 lots) median $1,200, record $31,250. A typical Paul Dougherty painting sells for around 2.3× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $812–$1,200‡ | $900‡ | $4,375 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $734–$4,939†‡ | $1,975†‡ | $11,750 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $31,250 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $21,590 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,024 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $518 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $323 |

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 Paul Dougherty worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Dougherty work is $1,032. The median Paul Dougherty painting sells for $1,200 across 31 lots. The median Paul Dougherty print sells for $518 across 1 lots. The median Paul Dougherty work on paper sells for $674 across 2 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 Paul Dougherty painting?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Dougherty painting is $1,200. 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 Paul Dougherty's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Dougherty painting is $31,250.

### What is the average price of a medium Paul Dougherty painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Dougherty painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,975, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Paul Dougherty painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Dougherty painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Paul Dougherty's auction record?

Paul Dougherty's auction record is $31,250, set in 2016.

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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, “Paul Dougherty auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-dougherty (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.