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# David Alexander Colville (1920–2013)

## What is David Alexander Colville’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for David Alexander Colville at 5 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,298 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,740–$4,389, n=11). The auction record is $11,908 for Stove (2026, Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fox and Hedgehog, 1972 | 18 carat gold medallion | $10,594 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2016 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stove, 1988 | Colour serigraph | $11,908 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Navigation, 1995 | Colour serigraph | $6,412 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | Crow with Silver Spoon, 1972 | Colour serigraph | $5,812 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2018 |
| 4 | Bridge and Raven, 1993 | Serigraph | $4,565 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2026 |
| 5 | New Moon, 1980 | Colour serigraph | $4,214 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | Cat and Artist, 1979 | Colour serigraph | $4,017 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2026 |
| 7 | Sleeper, 1975 | Serigraph on paper signed, dated and numbered "artist's pro | $3,571 | Waddingtons | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | To Prince Edward Island | Photolithographic reproduction | $3,298 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Apr 2026 |
| 9 | Berlin Bus | Colour serigraph | $2,748 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Apr 2026 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 13 | $3,571 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $4,565 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $3,023 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Alexander Colville is a Canadian artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $4,115. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by David Alexander Colville is recorded as sold in 2026 for $6,619; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Alexander Colville work worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Alexander Colville work is $4,115.

The median David Alexander Colville print sells for $3,571 across 24 lots.

The median David Alexander Colville photograph sells for $10,398 across 1 lots.

The median David Alexander Colville work on paper sells for $23,284 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 24 | $3,571‡ | $11,908 | — | 2026-07-21 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $23,284‡ | $23,284‡ | — | 2017-11-23 |
| Photography | 1 | $10,398‡ | $10,398‡ | — | 2017-05-25 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $3,481–$6,112‡ | $4,565‡ | $6,684‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $2,748–$3,571‡ | $3,298‡ | $11,908 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $23,284‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $11,908 |
| Photography | 2017 | $10,398‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $10,114‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a David Alexander Colville worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Alexander Colville work is $4,115. The median David Alexander Colville print sells for $3,571 across 24 lots. The median David Alexander Colville photograph sells for $10,398 across 1 lots. The median David Alexander Colville work on paper sells for $23,284 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a David Alexander Colville print?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Alexander Colville print is $3,571. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is David Alexander Colville's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Alexander Colville print is $11,908.

### What is David Alexander Colville's auction record?

David Alexander Colville's auction record is $23,284, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.