American, 1884–1958
Guy Pène Du Bois
131results on record
63%sell-through
$15,938median result (USD, incl. premium; 95% observed, 5% estimated from hammer)
$782,500record in our coverage
Drawn from 131 recorded results (100 sold · 31 passed) across 7 auction houses, 1999–2026. What we cover
Median sold price by year typical estimate range median result USD, incl. premium; 95% observed, 5% estimated from hammer method · log scale
Where does a value land in this market?
The same figure also answers the seller's question: which house clears a work like this, and for how much — expected proceeds by house, from the sell-through the rest of this page is built on.
Every sold result for this market, low to high (log scale) — the dashed line is the median. Enter a value to see where it lands.
By medium where medium is recorded or stated in the catalog line
| Medium | Results | Sell-through | Median result (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| painting | 46 | 73% | $19,062 |
| other | 13 | 46% | $16,595 |
| works on paper | 12 | 90% | $960 |
Medium is recorded for 71 of 131 results (54%) — rows above cover that subset; the rest of the record is in the full ledger below.
Compared with Milton Avery Guy Pène Du Bois Milton Avery
| Metric | Guy Pène Du Bois | Milton Avery |
|---|---|---|
| Median result | $15,938 | $45,000 |
| Record price | $782,500 | $6,069,500 |
| Results on record | 131 | 794 |
| Years active at auction | 1999–2026 | 1998–2026 |
Related artists: Milton AveryJohn MarinGuy Carleton WigginsNorman Rockwell
Market strength liquidity score, 0–100 · method
68/ 100
- Sell-through63%
- Meets estimate61%
- Market depth131 results
How readily and near-estimate this market clears — sell-through, estimate reliability, and depth, blended into one score. "Meets estimate" is the share of sold lots hammering at or above the low estimate, over catalogs that print a real appraisal: a house whose printed low is a starting bid would meet its estimate on every lot, so those lots are excluded from this term only — their prices and outcomes still count in the other two. Method →
Where this artist sells best
| House | Results | Sell-through | Median | vs. estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sotheby's | 57 | 37% | $39,238 | 1.08× |
| Heritage Auctions | 30 | 80% | $6,844 | — |
| Christie's | 19 | 100% | $50,000 | — |
| Bonhams | 14 | 57% | $11,821 | 0.98× |
| Freeman's | Hindman | 5 | 100% | $14,080 | 0.80× |
| Rago | 5 | 60% | $6,875 | — |
| Phillips | 1 | 100% | $27,940 | — |
The same artist across every house we cover — hammer-vs-estimate side by side. A dash in the estimate column can mean withheld rather than unpublished: the house publishes no hammer price, or its printed low is a starting bid rather than an appraisal. Method →
Prices realized 131 recorded lots — sold, passed, and upcoming — results in USD incl. premium; est. marks a premium estimated from the house's schedule ✓ Includes 31 passed lots
| Date | Lot | Medium | vs. estimate | Estimate USD | Result USD, incl. premium | House |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2008·09 | seated brunette nude with green background | $5,000–$7,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2008·09 | seated blonde nude with flowered robe | $5,000–$7,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2008·05 | Pouter Pigeon | $250,000–$350,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2008·05 | Group of Three Drawings, circa 1919: | ... | — | Heritage Auctions | ||
| 2008·05 | Group of Three Drawings: | ... | — | Heritage Auctions | ||
| 2008·05 | Group of Three Drawings: | ... | — | Heritage Auctions | ||
| 2008·03 | woman in profile | $10,000–$15,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2007·12 | A Group of Three Drawings | Various Dimensions | — | Heritage Auctions | ||
| 2007·12 | Group of Three Drawings | Various dimensions | — | Heritage Auctions | ||
| 2007·12 | A Group of Three Untitled Drawings | Various dimensions | — | Heritage Auctions | ||
| 2007·12 | Group of Three Drawings | Various Dimensions | — | Heritage Auctions | ||
| 2007·11 | croquet players, luxembourg gardens | $50,000–$70,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2006·11 | After the Music Lesson | $30,000–$50,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2006·11 | Portrait of a Lady | $25,000–$45,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2006·05 | Woman in Brooklyn | $40,000–$60,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2006·05 | Le Viol | $200,000–$300,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2006·03 | The Dancer | oil on canvas | $7,000–$10,000 | Christie's | ||
| 2006·03 | Study of a Woman | $5,000–$7,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·09 | chess tables, washington square | $10,000–$15,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·06 | portrait of a lady | $8,000–$12,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·05 | Mothers | oil on canvas | $60,000–$80,000 | Christie's | ||
| 2005·05 | The Lady Witness | $30,000–$50,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2004·12 | dining out & young girl in pink: a double-sided painting | $140,000–$180,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2004·12 | Paris Railroad Station | $150,000–$250,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2004·09 | Seated Woman | watercolor and gouache on paper | $8,000–$12,000 | Christie's | ||
| 2004·05 | In Memoriam of Giorgione | $15,000–$25,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2002·07 | Boy with Propeller Beanie | $10,000–$15,000 | Christie's | |||
| 2001·11 | Filibuster | $60,000–$80,000 | Christie's | |||
| 2000·11 | Mural Sketch for Rye Post Office (John Jay at His Home) | $5,000–$7,000 | Christie's | |||
| 1999·10 | Man at a Table; and End of the Evening: A double-sided watercolor | $4,000–$6,000 | Christie's | |||
| 1999·05 | Dancer Resting | $20,000–$30,000 | Christie's | |||
Realized prices are sold by the record: 50 for $19, non-expiring. Reading them at volume is what Starter is for.