What is a Donald Purdy painting worth?
1924–2016 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 11 works by Donald Purdy with a published auction price sold between $313Sign up free to see and $650Sign up free to see, and the median is $450Sign up free to see. For paintings alone, the median is $413Sign up free to see across 8 sales. In the last five years the median was $400Sign up free to see across 8 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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Donald Purdy prices by medium
- Auction results
- 11
- Sold rate
- 100%
- Active at auction
- 2003–2025
- Median price
- $450Sign up free to see
- Record price
- $900Sign up free to see Untitled, DuMouchelles, Nov 2024
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $275–$663Sign up free to see | $413Sign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $350–$450Sign up free to see | $400Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Clarke Auction Gallery (9), DuMouchelles (1), Sloans & Kenyon (1)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 7 | $338–$675Sign up free to see | $450Sign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 4 | $275–$538Sign up free to see | $400Sign up free to see |
Recent Donald Purdy sales
- Hidden Comfort (The Lavender Series), Oil on board — $650Sign up free to see, Clarke Auction Gallery, Sep 14, 2025
- Untitled, Oil on paper portrait, signed — $350Sign up free to see, Clarke Auction Gallery, Jan 23, 2025
- Untitled, Oil on canvas — $200Sign up free to see, Clarke Auction Gallery, Jan 23, 2025
- Untitled, 2 Oils on canvas — $325Sign up free to see, Clarke Auction Gallery, Jan 23, 2025
- Untitled, Oil on Canvas "Long Island Beach Scene" — $900Sign up free to see, DuMouchelles, Nov 15, 2024
- Woman Looking Through Window, Oil on masonite — $200Sign up free to see, Clarke Auction Gallery, Nov 3, 2024
- Along the Avenue, Oil on paper laid to board — $450Sign up free to see, Clarke Auction Gallery, Oct 10, 2021
- Along the Quai., Oil on board — $700Sign up free to see, Clarke Auction Gallery, Oct 10, 2021
Questions about Donald Purdy prices
What is a Donald Purdy painting worth?
Based on 11 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Donald Purdy have sold for a median of $450, and half of them sold between $313 and $650. For paintings alone the median is $413 (8 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Donald Purdy sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $900 for “Untitled” at DuMouchelles in November 2024.
Which Donald Purdy medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $413 (8 sales).
How often do Donald Purdy works sell at auction?
100% of the 11 lots recorded between 2003 and 2025 sold.
How can I sell a Donald Purdy painting?
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Of the 11 lots by Donald Purdy recorded at auction between 2003 and 2025, 11 found a buyer (100%).
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