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

# Verne Dawson (b. 1961)

Verne Dawson is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $6,775. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Verne Dawson sold in 2023 for $13,202, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Verne Dawson work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Verne Dawson work is $6,775.

The median Verne Dawson painting sells for $7,500 across 13 lots.

The median Verne Dawson work on paper sells for $320 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $7,500 | $47,800 | 92.9% | 2025-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $320‡ | $320‡ | — | 2020-11-05 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,750–$13,442 | $6,051 | $19,431 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $13,202–$42,804 | $24,439 | $47,800 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2003 | $47,800 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $42,804 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $320‡ |

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

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 Verne Dawson worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Verne Dawson work is $6,775. The median Verne Dawson painting sells for $7,500 across 13 lots. The median Verne Dawson work on paper sells for $320 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Verne Dawson painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Verne Dawson painting is $7,500.

### What is Verne Dawson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Verne Dawson painting is $47,800.

### What is Verne Dawson's auction record?

Verne Dawson's auction record is $47,800, set in 2003.

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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, “Verne Dawson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/verne-dawson (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.