Woody Crumbo (1912–1989)
What is Woody Crumbo’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 18 auction results for Woody Crumbo at 7 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $430 including buyer’s premium (middle half $399–$495, n=6). The auction record is $537 for Group of Six Deer Etchings (2025, Santa Fe Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WOODROW WILSON CRUMBO (NATIVE AMERICAN, CREEK-POTAWATOMI, B. 1912) FIVE WORKS ON PAPER | Works on paper | $489 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jan 1995 |
| 2 | Last Sunset | Gouache on paper | $300 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Mar 2023 |
| 3 | The Buffalo Dance and The Scalp Dance | Prints | $148 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2010 |
| 4 | Woody Crumbo Large Native American Eagle Dance Indian Dancer Ceremony Print Turquoise Brown Orange, 1970-1989 | $107 | Hess Fine Art (Hess Fine Auctions) | Nov 2018 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Group of Six Deer Etchings | Etching, edition 62 of 100 | $537 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Aug 2025 |
| 2 | Group of Six Etchings | Etching, edition 62 of 200 | $512 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Aug 2025 |
| 3 | Group of Six Etchings | Etching, edition 62 of 200 | $442 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2025 |
| 4 | Group of Six Etchings | Etching, edition 62 of 200 | $418 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2025 |
| 5 | Group of Six Etchings | Etching, edition 62 of 200 | $393 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2025 |
| 6 | Peace Pipe Prayer + Dancer | Serigraph | $250 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Mar 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 7 | $418 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $300 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 18 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Woody Crumbo is a Native American artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $250. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Woody Crumbo sold in 2025 for $512, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Woody Crumbo work is $250.
The median Woody Crumbo print sells for $104 across 14 lots.
The median Woody Crumbo work on paper sells for $489 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 20 | $104† | $512 | 70% | 2025-08-26 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $489 | $489 | 50% | 1995-01-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $76–$406† | $148† | $512 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $512 |
| Works on Paper | 1995 | $489 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $442 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Woody Crumbo worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Woody Crumbo work is $250. The median Woody Crumbo print sells for $104 across 14 lots. The median Woody Crumbo work on paper sells for $489 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Woody Crumbo print?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Woody Crumbo print is $104. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Woody Crumbo's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Woody Crumbo print is $512.
What is the average price of a small Woody Crumbo print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Woody Crumbo print (small (under 50 cm)) is $148, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Woody Crumbo's auction record?
Woody Crumbo's auction record is $537, set in 2025.
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