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# David Altmejd (b. 1974)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for David Altmejd at 4 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $16,510 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,378–$45,044, n=9). The auction record is $338,898 for The New North (2012, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The New North, 2007 | Wood | $338,898 | Christie's | Jun 2012 |
| 2 | L’oeuf, 2016 | Bronze | $198,000 | Phillips | Sep 2018 |
| 3 | FEBRUARY, 2008 | Sculpture | $112,500 | Phillips | May 2013 |
| 4 | January, 2008 | Glass | $105,304 | Christie's | Sep 2017 |
| 5 | Untitled, 2006 | Taxidermy, leather hood, artificial pine branches, foam, polymer clay, paint, glitter, chain, metal, fluorite and acorn in Plexiglas case on pedestal | $77,910 | Christie's | Sep 2014 |
| 6 | Untitled (wood, plywood, perspex and gold chain sculpture), 2005 | Sculpture | $76,295 | Phillips | Jun 2013 |
| 7 | Untitled 3 (The Watchers), 2009 | Plaster, wood, paint and burlap on artist's plinth | $71,234 | Phillips | Oct 2016 |
| 8 | Untitled 1 (Bodybuilders), 2010 | Acrylic, gouache, plaster, foam and burlap on wooden plinth | $55,283 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | La palette, 2014 | Steel, polystyrene, expandable foam, synthetic hair, epoxy clay, epoxy gel, acrylic paint, glass eyes, 22k gold, quartz, resin, plywood and latex paint | $53,484 | Christie's | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Le souffle et la voie, 2010 | Acrylic paint | $50,559 | Phillips | Jul 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 27 | $33,020 |
| Other | 7 | $21,391 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $52,021 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $21,391 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $16,499 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Altmejd is a Canadian artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $33,540. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by David Altmejd sold in 2026 for $53,484, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Altmejd work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Altmejd work is $33,540.

The median David Altmejd sculpture sells for $33,960 across 26 lots.

The median David Altmejd work on paper sells for $15,120 across 4 lots.

The median David Altmejd painting sells for $55,283 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $55,283 | $55,283 | — | 2025-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $15,120 | $41,615 | — | 2026-06-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 30 | $33,960 | $338,898 | 86.7% | 2025-06-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $155,250 | $338,898 | — | 2018-09-21 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $25,000–$27,500 | $26,580 | $34,901 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $17,145–$29,236 | $21,391 | $47,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $37,894–$98,456 | $60,896 | $338,898 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $338,898 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $198,000 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $55,283 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $41,615 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $15,120 |

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 Altmejd worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Altmejd work is $33,540. The median David Altmejd sculpture sells for $33,960 across 26 lots. The median David Altmejd work on paper sells for $15,120 across 4 lots. The median David Altmejd painting sells for $55,283 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a David Altmejd sculpture?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Altmejd sculpture is $33,960.

### What is David Altmejd's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Altmejd sculpture is $338,898.

### What is the average price of a large David Altmejd sculpture?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a large David Altmejd sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $60,896, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is David Altmejd's auction record?

David Altmejd's auction record is $338,898, set in 2012.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.