Donal Hord Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Donal Hord Art Value Price Guide

Jul. 15, 2026
Donal Hord (1902-1966) The Swimmer 38 in. high, on a 3 3/4 in. high base (Modeled and cast circa 1965.)
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
Donal Hord (1902-1966) The Swimmer bronze with brown patina 38 in. high, on a 3 3/4 in. high base Modeled and cast circa 1965.
Bonhams
Nov. 11, 2025
Donal Hord (1902-1966) Descending Sun, 1962 84 3/4 in.
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Donal Hord (1902-1966) Descending Sun, 1962 inscribed with conjoined initials 'DH' (on the base) parcel-gilt bronze 84 3/4 in.
Bonhams
Mar. 05, 2025
U.S.A., Man Must Sow to Reap, 1950, a bronze medal by D. Hord (sic) for Medallic Art Co on behalf of the Society of Medalists, kneeling American Indian sowing with a digging stick, spirits veiling moonlight above, rev. Indian seated in solar...
Est: £80 - £100
Horr, Donald Albert, aka Donal Hord (American, 1902-1966); b. Prentice, WI, and Medallic Art Co (Dayton, OH, then Danbury, CT, Sioux Falls, SD, and Dayton, NV, fl. 1903-2018) U.S.A. , Man Must Sow to Reap , 1950, a bronze medal by D. Hord ( sic ) for Medallic Art Co on behalf of the Society of Medalists, kneeling American Indian sowing with a digging stick, spirits veiling moonlight above, rev . Indian seated in solar circle on rainbow holding ears of corn, fields of ripe corn below, edge impressed medallic art co n.y. bronze, the society of medalists 41st issue 1950 - donald horn. sculptor , 73mm, 179.53g (Alexander 41.1). Extremely fine, attractive deep olive-brown patina £80-£100 --- Provenance: Münz Zentrum Rheinland Auktion 162 (Solingen), 9 May 2012, lot 5563. Edition of 725 of all types; the first medals with dark patina exhibited the artist’s name incorrectly. Most of the second issue, with a light tan patina, occur with a corrected artist’s name ------ For more information , additional images and to bid on this lot please go to the auctioneers website, www.noonans.co.uk
Noonans Mayfair
Aug. 02, 2023
Donal Hord (1902-1966) Aztec (Montezuma) 9 3/4 in. high
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Donal Hord (1902-1966) Aztec (Montezuma) inscribed 'D. Hord / B. Buzan' (on the base) bronze with brown patina 9 3/4 in. high
Bonhams
Aug. 02, 2023
Donal Hord (1902-1966) Frio 16 1/2 in. high (Carved in 1929.)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Donal Hord (1902-1966) Frio inscribed twice with initials 'DAH' (on the bottom of figure's serape) ebony wood 16 1/2 in. high Carved in 1929.
Bonhams
Nov. 16, 2021
Attributed to Donal Hord (1902-1966, American)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Attributed to Donal Hord (1902-1966, American) Two works: Life drawing of seated man, circa 1940 Pencil on paper under glass Appears unsigned, inscribed across the lower edge: "Original life drawing by Donal Hord, N.A. (1902-1966) -ca. 1940" Sight: 7.75" H x 6.5" W Life drawing of seated man, circa 1940 Pencil on paper under glass Appears unsigned, inscribed across the lower edge: "Original life drawing by Donal Hord, N.A. (1902-1966) -ca. 1940" Sight: 6.25" H x 9.5" W Provenance: San Diego Historical Society, San Diego, CA
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 09, 2021
Attributed to Donal Hord (1902-1966, American)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Attributed to Donal Hord (1902-1966, American) Two works Life drawing of seated man, circa 1940 Pencil on paper under glass Sight: 7.75" H x 6.5" W Appears unsigned, inscribed across the lower edge: "Original life drawing by Donal Hord, N.A. (1902-1966) -ca. 1940" Life drawing of seated man, circa 1940 Pencil on paper under glass Sight: 6.25" H x 9.5" W Appears unsigned, inscribed across the lower edge: "Original life drawing by Donal Hord, N.A. (1902-1966) -ca. 1940" Provenance: San Diego Historical Society, San Diego, CA
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 25, 2021
Donal Albert Hord, (1902-1966, San Diego, CA), Mother and Child, Stoneware, 8.25" H x 8.5" W x 8.25" D
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Donal Albert Hord (1902-1966, San Diego, CA) Mother and Child Stoneware Signed and numbered: DH [artist's cipher] / 17 8.25" H x 8.5" W x 8.25" D
John Moran Auctioneers
Apr. 01, 2021
DONAL ALBERT HORD BRONZE WPA AZTEC SCULPTURE
Est: $600 - $900
Donal Albert Hord Bronze Aztec Sculpture Award, (American, 1902-1966) plaque along side of base "Andreas L. Brown, '55, 2003 Distinguished Alumni Award, Library - San Diego State University", impressed along base D. Hord. Size: 9.75" H
Ashcroft and Moore
Jun. 08, 2019
Donal Hord Ceramic Monk
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
Donal Hord (1902-1966) San Diego sculpture ceramic monk. Ã Signed. Ã Perfect condition. Ã This is #1 of 25 made. 18.5"h x 6"d
California Historical Design, Inc
Mar. 10, 2018
Donal Hord Ceramic Monk Sculpture
Est: $750 - $950
Donal Hord (1902-1966) San Diego sculpture ceramic monk. Signed. Perfect condition. 18.5"h x 6"d. We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or Fed Ex Ground. Spend $5000 or more at this auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 states.
California Historical Design, Inc
Dec. 03, 2017
Donal Hord Ceramic Monk
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
Donal Hord (1902-1966) San Diego sculpture ceramic monk. Signed. Perfect condition. 18.5"h x 6"d. We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or Fed Ex Ground. Spend $5000 or more at this auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE with in the lower 48 states.
California Historical Design, Inc
Jul. 16, 2017
Donal Hord Ceramic Monk San Diego
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Donal Hord (1902-1966) San Diego sculpture ceramic monk. Signed. Perfect condition. 18.5"h x 6"d. We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or Fed Ex Ground. Spend $10,000 or more at this auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 states.
California Historical Design, Inc
Jan. 29, 2017
Donal Hord Ceramic Monk
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
Donal Hord (1902-1966) San Diego sculpture ceramic monk. Signed. Perfect condition. 18.5"h x 6"d. We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or Fed Ex Ground.
California Historical Design, Inc
Jun. 25, 2015
DONAL HORD (American, 1902-1966). MAN MUST SOW, Bronze relief medallion. The Society of Medalists 41st Issue-1950. Obverse: American In
Est: $80 - $100
DONAL HORD (American, 1902-1966). MAN MUST SOW, Bronze relief medallion. The Society of Medalists 41st Issue-1950. Obverse: American Indian planting corn with a digging stick in hand. Reverse: The sun above the rainbow bringing the planter's efforts to fruition. - D: 72 mm
Sloans & Kenyon
Apr. 11, 2013
DONAL HORD
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
1902 - 1966 SUMMER RAIN inscribed with the artist's monogrammed initials DH at the back of the base Bronze, green ish brown patina Height: 78 inches 198 cm.
Sotheby's
Apr. 06, 2011
Donal Hord (American, 1902-1966) Peon Game (Chanting Woman; Seated Woman and Child; Passers; Guessers), 1950 first height: 18in; second height: 9in; third height: 9in; fourth height: 12in
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Peon Game (Chanting Woman; Seated Woman and Child; Passers; Guessers), 1950 each initialed 'DH' and marked with cipher, numbered (on the underside of the base) glazed stoneware first height: 18in; second height: 9in; third height: 9in; fourth height: 12in
Bonhams
Dec. 29, 2009
Original 20th Century Lignum Vitae sculpture by
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Original 20th Century Lignum Vitae sculpture by Donal Hord (American, 1902-1966), 'Summer Rain', 48 3/4" h. x 8" w. x 7 1/2" d, initialed on reverse of base. Property of the late Robert O. Peterson, San Diego, CA.
Kaminski Auctions
Dec. 29, 2009
Original 20th Century Lignum Vitae sculpture by
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Original 20th Century Lignum Vitae sculpture by Donal Hord (American, 1902-1966), 'Descending Sun', 42 5/8" h. x 7" w. x 6 1/2" d., initialed on base. Property of the late Robert O. Peterson, San Diego, CA.
Kaminski Auctions
Dec. 08, 2000
'DESCENDING SUN', A MONUMENTAL PARCEL-GILT BRONZE SCULPTURE
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Cast from a model by Donal Hord, designed in 1943 on black marble plinth 89in. (226cm.) high inscribed with artist's monogram NOTES Donal Hord (1902-1966) is well known in California for his sculpture, which is in public spaces and institutions throughout the state. The artist made his home in San Diego and many of his pieces can be found there today--in the city's Central Library, the collections of the San Diego Historical Society and Museum of Art, and at the San Diego Zoo. Hord was widely acclaimed for his unique sculpture in hardstones such as jade, obsidian and diorite, but he also used woods such as Mexican rosewood and mahogany. His subjects were usually figural, heroic in bearing and often majestic in scale. He produced few bronzes. This sculpture, 'Descending Sun', was orignally created in 1943, of lignum vitae. He did not cast the piece in bronze until 1964, and only one cast was made. A catalogue of Donal Hord's work published by the San Diego Historical Society lists his entire body of work in sculpture-- only 157 pieces in a lifetime of work. Although his work was exhibited throughout the United States mid-century, in such important shows as Americans 1942 held at New York's Museum of Modern Art, he was never a part of the New York/East Coast art scene, and his work never enjoyed the same recognition in the East that had been earned in the West. Hord's work was overlooked for decades in historical surveys of American sculpture but more recent shows, such as the major retrospective of his work held at the San Diego Historical Society in 1999, reaffirm his significant place in the history of 20th century American sculpture.
Christie's