David Allan (1744–1796)
David Allan is a British (modern) artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $1,528. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by David Allan is recorded as sold in 2026 for $10,577; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Allan on OpeningBid →What is a David Allan work worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Allan work is $1,528.
The median David Allan painting sells for $6,545 across 2 lots.
The median David Allan print sells for $543 across 1 lots.
The median David Allan work on paper sells for $523 across 1 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 | 1 | $543‡ | $543‡ | — | 2023-06-07 |
| Paintings | 4 | $6,545‡ | $10,577‡ | 50% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $523 | $523 | — | 2024-10-02 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
David Allan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $543. Paintings (4 lots) median $6,545, record $10,577. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical David Allan painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $10,577‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,513 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $543‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $523 |
‡ 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 Allan worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Allan work is $1,528. The median David Allan painting sells for $6,545 across 2 lots. The median David Allan print sells for $543 across 1 lots. The median David Allan work on paper sells for $523 across 1 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 David Allan's auction record?
David Allan's auction record is $10,577, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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