Oscar Howe
Navajo · 1915–1983 · Painter
Oscar Howe was a Yanktonai Dakota artist from South Dakota, who became well known for his casein and tempera paintings. He is credited with influencing contemporary Native… (Wikipedia)
Email alerts for new results and upcoming sales
Own a work by Oscar Howe? Get a free auction estimate →
Record prices
Horse DancerCoeur d'Alene Art Auction · $272,250≈ £204,331≈ €239,299Sign up to see
Herakawin (Elk Woman)Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · $272,250≈ £204,331≈ €239,299Sign up to see
DancerCoeur d'Alene Art Auction · $229,900≈ £170,891≈ €196,093Sign up to see
Oscar Howe’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).
Lots sold
8
of 8 offered · 2025–2026
Sell-through
100%
sold ÷ offered
Price trend
By medium
| Medium | Offered | Sold | Sell-through | Average | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | 8 | 100% | $190kSign up | $200kSign up | $272kSign up |
| Gouache | 1 | 1 | 100% | $4.7kSign up | $4.7kSign up | $4.7kSign up |
Medium classes are derived from the medium text as published by each house; “Other” includes lots whose medium wasn’t stated.