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# William Herbert Dunton (1878–1936)

## What is William Herbert Dunton’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 49 auction results for William Herbert Dunton at 7 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,075 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,560–$49,200, n=9). The auction record is $1,434,000 for Treed (2022, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Treed, circa 1915 | Oil on canvas | $1,434,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2022 |
| 2 | Texas of Old, 1930 | Oil paint | $881,000 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 3 | The Bob Cat Hunter, 1878 | Oil paint | $662,500 | Christie's | Dec 2010 |
| 4 | Two Braves | Oil on canvas | $574,750 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2023 |
| 5 | Glorietta, 1924 | Oil paint | $497,000 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 6 | Crest of the Ridge, Grizzly | Oil on board | $453,750 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2022 |
| 7 | Mule Deer Buck and Doe | Oil on canvas | $402,500 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2008 |
| 8 | Busting a Broncho, 1909 | Oil paint | $384,500 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 9 | The Hunter’s Return, circa 1932 | Oil on board | $363,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2022 |
| 10 | Across the Intervening Desert the Eyes of the Two Men Met in Grim Defiance, 1878 | Oil paint | $338,500 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 41 | $102,850 |
| Prints | 7 | $1,830 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $338,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $39,200 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 49 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Herbert Dunton is an American artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $72,600.

A work by William Herbert Dunton sold in 2026 for $193,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Herbert Dunton work worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Herbert Dunton work is $72,600.

The median William Herbert Dunton painting sells for $98,500 across 35 lots.

The median William Herbert Dunton print sells for $2,030 across 4 lots.

The median William Herbert Dunton work on paper sells for $40,320 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) William Herbert Dunton paintings typically sell for $16,940–$145,500 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $2,030 | $3,075 | — | 2026-03-11 |
| Paintings | 37 | $98,500 | $1.4M | 94.6% | 2026-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $40,320 | $40,320 | — | 2024-01-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $326,500 | $1.4M | — | 2026-07-25 |

William Herbert Dunton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $2,030. Paintings (37 lots) median $98,500, record $1,434,000. A typical William Herbert Dunton painting sells for around 49× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 21 lots) the median is $326,500.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $16,940–$145,500 | $40,320 | $1.4M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $170,500–$497,000 | $338,500 | $881,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $1.4M |
| Paintings | 2008 | $881,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $40,320 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $3,075 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $3,075 |

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 William Herbert Dunton worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Herbert Dunton work is $72,600. The median William Herbert Dunton painting sells for $98,500 across 35 lots. The median William Herbert Dunton print sells for $2,030 across 4 lots. The median William Herbert Dunton work on paper sells for $40,320 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Herbert Dunton paintings typically sell for $16,940–$145,500 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a William Herbert Dunton painting?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Herbert Dunton painting is $98,500.

### What is William Herbert Dunton's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Herbert Dunton painting is $1,434,000.

### What is the average price of a small William Herbert Dunton painting?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Herbert Dunton painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $40,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is William Herbert Dunton's auction record?

William Herbert Dunton's auction record is $1,434,000, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.