Don Oelze Paintings: Auction Prices

b. 1965

ArtSell has recorded 44 auction results for Don Oelze paintings between 2017 and 2026, of which 44 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $702 to $166,600, with a median of $20,570 across 44 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 14 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $166,600 for “Strangers in the Valley” at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction in 2019.

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1. 
   End of Winter

   Oil · Canvas

   28 x 20 inches

   Scottsdale Art Auction · Aug 22, 2026 · Lot 399
   $5,400≈ £3,954≈ €4,616Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–8,000View at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
2. 
   Ten Miles Too Far, 2026

   Oil · Canvas

   36 x 48 inches

   Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 25, 2026 · Lot 87
   $84,700≈ £63,569≈ €74,448Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
3. 
   The Long Shot, 2022

   Oil · Canvas

   32 x 40 inches

   Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 25, 2026 · Lot 95
   $66,550≈ £49,947≈ €58,495Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
4. 
   Hidden Eyes

   Oil · Canvas

   36 x 48 inches

   Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 25, 2026 · Lot 312
   $20,570≈ £15,438≈ €18,080Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
5. 
   Buffalo Prayers

   Oil · Canvas

   32 x 32 inches

   Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 25, 2026 · Lot 301
   $39,325≈ £29,514≈ €34,565Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
6. 
   When the Pursued Takes A Stand

   Oil · Canvas

   42 x 44 inches

   Scottsdale Art Auction · Apr 11, 2026 · Lot 405
   $66,000≈ £49,089≈ €56,357Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
7. 
   The Joy of Life

   Oil · Canvas

   26 x 20 inches

   Scottsdale Art Auction · Apr 10, 2026 · Lot 62
   $7,200≈ £5,355≈ €6,148Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
8. 
   Watching the Column

   Oil · Linen

   40 x 28 in.

   Vogt Auction · Mar 27, 2026 · Lot 1
   $19,000≈ £14,306≈ €16,497HammerSign up free to seeEst. $17,000–25,000View at Vogt Auction ↗
9. 
   Renewing Brotherhood

   Oil · Canvas

   March in Montana · Mar 21, 2026 · Lot 676
   Result not publishedEst. $12,000–18,000View at March in Montana ↗
10. 
    Arrow Maker

    Oil · Canvas

    March in Montana · Mar 21, 2026 · Lot 675
    Result not publishedEst. $12,000–18,000View at March in Montana ↗
11. 
    In a Lonely Land

    Oil · Canvas

    March in Montana · Mar 21, 2026 · Lot 674
    Result not publishedEst. $2,000–3,000View at March in Montana ↗
12. 
    Forest Encampment

    Oil · Canvas

    March in Montana · Mar 21, 2026 · Lot 673
    Result not publishedEst. $8,000–12,000View at March in Montana ↗
13. 
    Dusk at Elkhorn Camp

    Oil · Canvas

    March in Montana · Mar 21, 2026 · Lot 387
    Result not publishedEst. $25,000–35,000View at March in Montana ↗
14. 
    Her World

    Oil · Canvas

    March in Montana · Mar 20, 2026 · Lot 184
    Result not publishedEst. $3,000–5,000View at March in Montana ↗
15. 
    Bad Medicine Pass

    Oil · Canvas

    March in Montana · Mar 20, 2026 · Lot 183
    Result not publishedEst. $6,000–8,000View at March in Montana ↗
16. 
    Sioux Fighter

    Oil · Panel

    16 x 12 in.

    Vogt Auction · Mar 7, 2026 · Lot 108
    $1,300≈ £975≈ €1,124HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Vogt Auction ↗
17. 
    The Farewell Garry Owen

    Oil · Canvas

    9 x 12 inches

    Scottsdale Art Auction · Aug 23, 2025 · Lot 347
    $702≈ £523≈ €605Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–1,000View at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
18. 
    Tracks to the Stronghold

    Oil · Canvas

    12 x 10 inches

    Scottsdale Art Auction · Aug 23, 2025 · Lot 346
    $1,638≈ £1,221≈ €1,411Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
19. 
    Army Scouts, 2009

    Oil · Canvas

    9 x 12 in.

    Bonhams · Aug 8, 2025 · Lot 551
    $1,920≈ £1,429≈ €1,648Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,600View at Bonhams ↗
20. 
    They Struck and Were Gone, 2025

    Oil · Canvas

    38 x 42 inches

    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 26, 2025 · Lot 20
    $66,550≈ £49,469≈ €56,764Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
21. 
    Her Pony

    Oil · Canvas

    36 x 40 inches

    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 26, 2025 · Lot 109
    $20,570≈ £15,290≈ €17,545Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
22. 
    Valley of Plenty

    Oil · Canvas

    38 x 42 inches

    Scottsdale Art Auction · Apr 12, 2025 · Lot 456
    $35,100≈ £26,814≈ €30,936Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
23. 
    Last Stand At San Miguel

    Oil · Canvas

    42 x 36 inches

    Scottsdale Art Auction · Apr 12, 2025 · Lot 289
    $46,800≈ £35,752≈ €41,248Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–24,000View at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
24. 
    Where Waters Run Cold

    Oil · Canvas

    38 x 44 inches

    Scottsdale Art Auction · Apr 11, 2025 · Lot 48
    $21,060≈ £16,089≈ €18,562Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
25. 
    Guardian of the Broken Land

    Oil · Canvas

    38 x 34 inches

    Scottsdale Art Auction · Apr 11, 2025 · Lot 47
    $26,325≈ £20,111≈ €23,202Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–25,000View at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
26. 
    A Good Return

    Oil · Canvas

    March in Montana · Mar 22, 2025 · Lot 526
    Result not publishedEst. $10,000–15,000View at March in Montana ↗
27. 
    From the Bluff They Watch

    Oil · Canvas

    March in Montana · Mar 22, 2025 · Lot 408
    Result not publishedEst. $15,000–25,000View at March in Montana ↗
28. 
    War Horse

    Oil · Canvas

    March in Montana · Mar 21, 2025 · Lot 24
    Result not publishedEst. $2,000–3,000View at March in Montana ↗
29. 
    Raiders Road, Old Mexico, 2024

    Oil · Canvas

    40 x 42 inches

    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 27, 2024 · Lot 120
    $45,375≈ £35,254≈ €41,782Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
30. 
    Hunting Their Own

    Oil · Canvas

    30 x 44 inches

    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 27, 2024 · Lot 274
    $11,495≈ £8,931≈ €10,585Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
31. 
    The Chase

    Oil · Canvas

    12 x 16 inches

    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 27, 2024 · Lot 326
    $7,260≈ £5,641≈ €6,685Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
32. 
    Warm Winter Day

    Oil · Canvas

    March in Montana · Mar 16, 2024 · Lot 539
    Result not publishedEst. $15,000–25,000View at March in Montana ↗
33. 
    Narrow Escape

    Oil · Canvas

    March in Montana · Mar 16, 2024 · Lot 432
    Result not publishedEst. $18,000–25,000View at March in Montana ↗
34. 
    Hunters of Men

    Oil · Canvas

    32 x 24 inches

    Scottsdale Art Auction · Aug 26, 2023 · Lot 277
    $7,020≈ £5,563≈ €6,495Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
35. 
    Where Eagles Live

    Oil · Canvas

    12 x 9 inches

    Scottsdale Art Auction · Aug 26, 2023 · Lot 112
    $2,925≈ £2,318≈ €2,706Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
36. 
    Working for the Long Knives

    Oil · Canvas

    12 x 9 inches

    Scottsdale Art Auction · Aug 26, 2023 · Lot 111
    $1,287≈ £1,020≈ €1,191Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
37. 
    Eyes for the Army

    Oil · Canvas

    12 x 9 inches

    Scottsdale Art Auction · Aug 26, 2023 · Lot 110
    $1,053≈ £834≈ €974Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
38. 
    Fall Comes Early, 2023

    Oil · Canvas

    44 x 46 inches

    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 15, 2023 · Lot 116
    $48,400≈ £36,918≈ €43,133Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
39. 
    Hot Pursuit

    Oil · Canvas

    48 x 42 inches

    Scottsdale Art Auction · Apr 15, 2023 · Lot 269
    $46,800≈ £37,434≈ €42,326Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
40. 
    Inquisitive One

    Oil · Canvas

    26 x 28 inches

    Scottsdale Art Auction · Apr 15, 2023 · Lot 202
    $14,040≈ £11,230≈ €12,698Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
41. 
    On Bear Lake

    Oil · Canvas

    28 x 48 inches

    Scottsdale Art Auction · Apr 15, 2023 · Lot 201
    $26,325≈ £21,057≈ €23,808Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
42. 
    Signal Hill

    Oil · Canvas

    36 x 26 inches

    Scottsdale Art Auction · Apr 14, 2023 · Lot 097
    $5,850≈ £4,679≈ €5,291Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
43. 
    Above Bear Lake

    Oil · Canvas

    March in Montana · Mar 18, 2023 · Lot 577
    Result not publishedEst. $15,000–25,000View at March in Montana ↗
44. 
    Wrong Move

    Oil · Canvas

    March in Montana · Mar 18, 2023 · Lot 390
    Result not publishedEst. $20,000–30,000View at March in Montana ↗
45. 
    Tables Turned, 2022

    Oil · Canvas

    40 x 46 inches

    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 23, 2022 · Lot 33
    $54,450≈ £45,496≈ €53,435Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
46. 
    Signal Hill

    Oil · Canvas

    42 x 46 inches

    Scottsdale Art Auction · Apr 9, 2022 · Lot 267
    $76,050≈ £58,365≈ €70,021Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
47. 
    Unfavorable Odds

    Oil · Canvas

    30 x 48 inches

    Scottsdale Art Auction · Apr 8, 2022 · Lot 101
    $32,175≈ £24,693≈ €29,624Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
48. 
    Kids, Colts and Copper Kettles, 2021

    Oil · Canvas

    34 x 48 inches

    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 31, 2021 · Lot 24
    $18,150≈ £12,996≈ €15,264Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
49. 
    Apprehensive

    Oil · Canvas

    26 x 44 inches

    Scottsdale Art Auction · Apr 10, 2021 · Lot 218
    $26,910≈ £19,617≈ €22,636Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
50. 
    Wagon Tracks

    Oil · Canvas

    40 x 46 inches

    Scottsdale Art Auction · Apr 10, 2021 · Lot 217
    $35,100≈ £25,587≈ €29,526Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗

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