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Don Bachardy

American · b. 1934 · Painter, Draughtsman

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10auction results2009–2026years recorded90%sold (9)$1.9kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Don Bachardy, Portrait of Arthur Mitchell (1934-2018), Pen and Ink on paperPortrait of Arthur Mitchell (1934-2018)Clarke Auction Gallery · $4,000≈ £3,002≈ €3,435Sign up to see
  2. Don Bachardy, Portrait of Janine Smith, 1987, acrylic on canvasPortrait of Janine SmithLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $2,750≈ £2,058≈ €2,426Sign up to see
  3. Don Bachardy, Portrait of Howard Bragman, 2005, watercolor on paperPortrait of Howard BragmanLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $2,244≈ £1,705≈ €1,968Sign up to see

Don Bachardy’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 10 auction results for Don Bachardy between 2009 and 2026, of which 9 sold (90%). Recorded sale prices range from $375Sign up free to see to $4kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $4kSign up free to see for Portrait of Arthur Mitchell (1934-2018) at Clarke Auction Gallery in December 2025. The most common medium is drawings (6 lots). Most results come from Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (5), Bonhams (2) and Sloans & Kenyon (1).

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  1. Don Bachardy, Portrait of Arthur Mitchell (1934-2018), Pen and Ink on paper
    Portrait of Arthur Mitchell (1934-2018)
    Drawing · Paper
    29.25" h x 23" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 74
    $4,000≈ £3,002≈ €3,435HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  2. Don Bachardy, Annie Proulx 26 April 2002 III, watercolor on paper
    Annie Proulx 26 April 2002 III
    Watercolor · Paper
    22 x 30 in. (55.9 x 76.2 cm.)
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 56
    $768≈ £584≈ €663Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  3. Don Bachardy, Portrait of Howard Bragman, 2005, watercolor on paper
    Portrait of Howard Bragman, 2005
    Watercolor · Paper
    29 h x 23 w in (74 x 58 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 141
    $2,244≈ £1,705≈ €1,968Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Don Bachardy, Portrait of Janine Smith, 1987, acrylic on canvas
    Portrait of Janine Smith, 1987
    Acrylic · Canvas
    59½ h x 40½ w in (151 x 103 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 130
    $2,750≈ £2,058≈ €2,426Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Don Bachardy, Portrait of James Bridges (2), 1966, Oil on paper; ink wash and graphite on paper
    Portrait of James Bridges (2), 1966
    Oil · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 140
    $1,875≈ £1,331≈ €1,701Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Don Bachardy, Portrait of Jack Larson (3), 1966, Pencil on paper; ink on paper
    Portrait of Jack Larson (3), 1966
    Drawing · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 141
    $2,125≈ £1,508≈ €1,927Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Don Bachardy, Portrait of James Bridges, c. 1966, Ink on paper
    Portrait of James Bridges, c. 1966
    Drawing · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 142
    $1,750≈ £1,242≈ €1,587Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. Don Bachardy, Portrait of a man, 1981, ink and wash on paper
    Portrait of a man, 1981
    Drawing · Paper
    24 x 18 3/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7084
    $375≈ £239≈ €306Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–900View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Don Bachardy, Portrait of Robert Cecil Romer "Robin" Maugham, 2Nd Viscount Maugham, Graphite on paper
    Portrait of Robert Cecil Romer "Robin" Maugham, 2Nd Viscount Maugham
    Drawing · Paper
    29 1/2 in. x 21 1/4 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 773
    $875≈ £548≈ €596HammerSign up free to seeEst. $700–900View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  10. Don Bachardy, Portrait of Samantha Eggar, 1977, pencil and ink on paper
    Portrait of Samantha Eggar, 1977
    Drawing · Paper
    23 3/4 x 19 in (60.3 x 48.3 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 90
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗

Don Bachardy works on paper (9)Don Bachardy drawings (6)

Don Bachardy: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Don Bachardy at auction?

$4,000Sign up free to see, for Portrait of Arthur Mitchell (1934-2018) at Clarke Auction Gallery (December 2025) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Don Bachardy?

The median sale price is $1.9kSign up free to see across 9 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Don Bachardy have sold at auction?

9 of 10 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Don Bachardy?

Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Bonhams and Sloans & Kenyon account for the most recorded results. Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Bonhams · Sloans & Kenyon

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