David
David is a French artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $250. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by David sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $300 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David on OpeningBid →What is a David work worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David work is $250.
The median David painting sells for $514 across 13 lots.
The median David work on paper sells for $156 across 7 lots.
The median David sculpture sells for $116 across 6 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $286†‡ | $747 | — | 2019-07-12 |
| Paintings | 14 | $514†‡ | $5,250 | 92.9% | 2026-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $156†‡ | $3,676‡ | 87.5% | 2026-05-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $116†‡ | $475‡ | — | 2022-07-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,250 | $59,980 | — | 2015-05-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
David's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $286. Paintings (14 lots) median $514, record $5,250. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $5,250.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $227–$1,500†‡ | $728†‡ | $5,250 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $70–$698†‡ | $156†‡ | $3,676‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $90–$249‡ | $101‡ | $475‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $5,250 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $3,694 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $3,676‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,041‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $747 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $488 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $475‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2002 | $249‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David work is $250. The median David painting sells for $514 across 13 lots. The median David work on paper sells for $156 across 7 lots. The median David sculpture sells for $116 across 6 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a David painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David painting is $514. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is David's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David painting is $5,250.
What is David's auction record?
David's auction record is $59,980, set in 2007.
See the full David record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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