Hunt Slonem
American Artist
b. 1951
Interested in selling a piece by Hunt Slonem?
Hunt Slonem paintings typically sell for $2,000–$14,000 at auction (hammer price, before buyer’s premium), and his auction record is $60,000. Values are driven more by subject and size than by age: butterfly paintings bring a median of about $6,250, tropical birds around $4,750, and his famous small bunny panels about $2,400. Revere Auctions sells Hunt Slonem paintings, with recent results of $9,000 and $10,000, both above the national median, and we provide free auction estimates for his work.
Who Is Hunt Slonem?
Hunt Slonem (b. 1951) is an American painter known for his repeated motifs: bunnies, butterflies, and tropical birds, painted in thick, crosshatched layers. His paintings are held in major museum collections, and steady demand from interior designers keeps his market active. In the past year, 84% of his lots at auction sold for over $3,000.
Hunt Slonem Painting Values by Subject
| Subject | Median (hammer) | Results (3 yrs) | Top result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterflies | $6,250 | 14 | — |
| Large & other works | $4,900 | 280 | $60,000 |
| Birds | $4,750 | 53 | — |
| Bunnies | $2,400 | 96 | — |
All prices are hammer prices (before buyer’s premium), from U.S. auction results July 2023–June 2026. Based on ~443 auction results.
The bunnies are Slonem’s best-known subject, but most bunny paintings are small single-figure panels, which is why their median is lower than his other work. Size matters as much as subject. Large bunny paintings remain strong, and a big multi-figure canvas of any subject will generally outperform a small panel.
Hunt Slonem Auction Records
| Price (hammer) | Work | Sold at auction |
|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | Pink Ascension Palma Deya | Dec 2025 |
| $40,000 | Two results | Jun 2026 |
| $36,000 | — | 2024 |
| $35,000 | — | 2024 |
What Drives Hunt Slonem Values
The biggest factors are size, subject, and surface: large canvases with his heavy crosshatch impasto bring the strongest bidding. Condition and provenance matter as with any contemporary painting. Demand comes from both art collectors and the design world, where his imagery is widely used in interiors, so there are usually several bidders at every price level.
Hunt Slonem at Revere Auctions
Hunt Slonem, San Martin de Porres, sold for $10,000 by Revere Auctions
Revere Auctions has sold Hunt Slonem paintings at $9,000 and $10,000 hammer, both above the national median for his work. Our results include San Martin de Porres, sold for $10,000.
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How to Sell a Hunt Slonem Painting
The strongest results for Hunt Slonem paintings come at auction, where national and international collectors bid against each other. Revere Auctions offers free, no-obligation auction estimates: send photos and dimensions and our specialists respond with a current market valuation and a recommendation on how to sell. Consigned works are professionally photographed, cataloged, and marketed through our fine art auctions to a worldwide bidder base, and we regularly arrange shipping for consignors across the country. If you need a formal written valuation for insurance or estate purposes, our appraisal and valuation services team can help; you can also read more about how selling at auction works.
Selling other modern or contemporary art as well? See our guides to Paul Jenkins, LeRoy Neiman, and George Morrison.
Reviewed by the fine art specialists at Revere Auctions, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Hunt Slonem: Frequently Asked Questions
How much are Hunt Slonem bunnies worth?
Most Hunt Slonem bunny paintings are small panels that sell for roughly $1,500–$4,000 hammer at auction, with a median around $2,400. Large or multi-figure bunny canvases can bring considerably more. Size matters as much as subject in his market.
Are Hunt Slonem paintings a good investment?
We can’t offer investment advice, but his market is active: in the past year about 84% of his lots sold for over $3,000 at auction, with steady demand from collectors and interior designers.
Where can I sell a Hunt Slonem painting?
Auction is the most reliable way to reach his national collector base. Revere Auctions provides free auction estimates and has sold Slonem paintings above the national median, at $9,000 and $10,000.
Does size matter for Hunt Slonem values?
Yes, often more than subject. Large canvases with his heavy crosshatched surfaces consistently outperform small panels, whatever the motif.
What is Hunt Slonem’s auction record?
His auction record is $60,000 hammer, set by “Pink Ascension Palma Deya” at auction in December 2025.