Dave Heath (1931–2016)
What is Dave Heath’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Dave Heath at 7 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,370 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,870–$8,603, n=6). The auction record is $47,880 for Sheila and Arnie (2020, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheila and Arnie, 1959 | Cartes-de-visite | $47,880 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Vengeful Sister, Chicago, 1931 | Ink | $14,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2010 |
| 3 | Washington Square, New York City, 1958, 1931 | Wool | $12,500 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 4 | Erin Freed, 1963 | Encre dans la marge gauche | $11,964 | PIASA | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Jennine Pommy Vega, New York City, 1962 | Cartes-de-visite | $11,875 | Christie's | Apr 2017 |
| 6 | Erin Freed, New York, 1963 | Gelatin silver print | $7,740 | Phillips | Apr 2026 |
| 7 | Group of 3 somber war-related photographs, 1931 | Photographs | $5,760 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2011 |
| 8 | Untitled (joyous boy), 1931 | Pencil | $5,520 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2009 |
| 9 | New York City (young boy), 1962 | Ink on recto | $5,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2023 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jennine/Pommy Vega, NYC, 1962 | Cartes-de-visite | $8,890 | Phillips | Apr 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 18 | $4,913 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $4,913 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Dave Heath is an American artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $4,826.
A work by Dave Heath sold in 2026 for $4,826, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Dave Heath record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Dave Heath on OpeningBid →What is a Dave Heath work worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dave Heath work is $4,826.
The median Dave Heath photograph sells for $5,000 across 22 lots.
The median Dave Heath print sells for $3,937 across 2 lots.
The median Dave Heath work on paper sells for $372 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Dave Heath photographs typically sell for $3,000–$8,890 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $3,937 | $4,826 | — | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $372 | $372 | — | 2020-03-30 |
| Photography | 26 | $5,000 | $47,880 | 84.6% | 2026-04-11 |
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $3,000–$8,890 | $5,000 | $47,880 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2020 | $47,880 |
| Photography | 2010 | $14,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $4,826 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $3,048 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $372 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dave Heath worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dave Heath work is $4,826. The median Dave Heath photograph sells for $5,000 across 22 lots. The median Dave Heath print sells for $3,937 across 2 lots. The median Dave Heath work on paper sells for $372 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Dave Heath photographs typically sell for $3,000–$8,890 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).
What is the average price of a Dave Heath photograph?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dave Heath photograph is $5,000.
What is Dave Heath's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dave Heath photograph is $47,880.
What is the average price of a small Dave Heath photograph?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Dave Heath photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Dave Heath's auction record?
Dave Heath's auction record is $47,880, set in 2020.
See the full Dave Heath record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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