> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/w-h-d-koerner · updated 2026-11-03

# W. H. D. Koerner

## What is W. H. D. Koerner’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 45 auction results for W. H. D. Koerner at 2 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,572 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,785–$5,036, n=12). The auction record is $229,900 for The Rustlers (2023, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Rustlers, 1928 | Oil on canvas | $229,900 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2023 |
| 2 | The Posse Rode Fast, 1930 | Oil on canvas | $134,400 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2007 |
| 3 | Bringing Him In, 1932 | Oil on canvas | $96,800 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2021 |
| 4 | Wolf Dog #2, 1934 | Oil on canvas | $72,600 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2021 |
| 5 | The Covered Wagon, 1921 | Oil on canvas | $64,350 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2015 |
| 6 | Days of the Dons, 1935 | Oil on canvas | $53,200 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2007 |
| 7 | The Pitcher and the Well, 1925 | Oil on canvas | $47,600 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2017 |
| 8 | Guest's Gold, 1935 | Oil on canvas | $33,600 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2007 |
| 9 | Toward a Life of Their Own, 1929 | Oil on canvas | $21,420 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2017 |
| 10 | The Captives, 1928 | Oil on paper laid on board | $20,125 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2008 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 42 | $11,700 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $11,700 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 45 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


W. H. D. Koerner is an American/California artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $11,700.

A work by W. H. D. Koerner sold in 2024 for $12,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a W. H. D. Koerner work worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a W. H. D. Koerner work is $11,700.

The median W. H. D. Koerner painting sells for $7,260 across 31 lots.

The median W. H. D. Koerner work on paper sells for $5,000 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) W. H. D. Koerner paintings typically sell for $3,630–$13,780 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $7,260 | $229,900 | — | 2026-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | — | 2025-11-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $134,400 | $229,900 | — | 2023-07-15 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $3,630–$13,780 | $8,772 | $229,900 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $229,900 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $96,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $5,000 |

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 W. H. D. Koerner worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a W. H. D. Koerner work is $11,700. The median W. H. D. Koerner painting sells for $7,260 across 31 lots. The median W. H. D. Koerner work on paper sells for $5,000 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) W. H. D. Koerner paintings typically sell for $3,630–$13,780 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a W. H. D. Koerner painting?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a W. H. D. Koerner painting is $7,260.

### What is W. H. D. Koerner's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a W. H. D. Koerner painting is $229,900.

### What is the average price of a small W. H. D. Koerner painting?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small W. H. D. Koerner painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,772, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is W. H. D. Koerner's auction record?

W. H. D. Koerner's auction record is $229,900, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.