David Armstrong (1954–2014)
What is David Armstrong’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for David Armstrong at 11 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,261–$8,890, n=9). The auction record is $19,050 for Nan in Stuyvesant Park, NYC, 1991 (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nan in Stuyvesant Park, NYC, 1991 | Gelatin silver print | $19,050 | Christie's | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Nan in Stuyvesant Park, NYC, 1991, 1954 | Gelatin silver print | $19,050 | Christie's | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | Andrew as a Sailor, New Haven, 1996 | Cartes-de-visite | $8,890 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Aug 2025 |
| 4 | Andrew as a Sailor, New Haven, 1996 | Gelatin silver print | $7,000 | Rago Arts | Aug 2025 |
| 5 | Andrew as a Sailor, New Haven, 1996 | Gelatin silver print | $7,000 | Wright | Aug 2025 |
| 6 | Kathleen in her Backyard, New York City, 1993 | Gelatin silver print | $3,252 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Flatiron Building NYC, 1999 | Hand coloring | $2,750 | Wright | Sep 2009 |
| 8 | Western Beef 9th Ave + 14th St NYC, 1996 | Gelatin silver print | $2,261 | Rago Arts | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Fifth Avenue Evening, N.Y., 2001 | Ink | $1,375 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2019 |
| 10 | Statue at Schönbrunn, Vienna, 1992 | Cartes-de-visite | $1,375 | Wright | Jan 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 15 | $1,375 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $1,743 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,253 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
David Armstrong is an American artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,375. 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 Armstrong sold in 2026 for $2,261, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Armstrong on OpeningBid →What is a David Armstrong work worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Armstrong work is $1,375.
The median David Armstrong photograph sells for $1,226 across 19 lots.
The median David Armstrong print sells for $1,375 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 | $1,375 | $1,375 | — | 2019-10-17 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | — | 2014-02-27 |
| Photography | 22 | $1,226†‡ | $19,050 | 86.4% | 2026-09-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $927–$3,254 | $1,131 | $19,050 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $793–$2,506†‡ | $1,367†‡ | $4,102‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2026 | $19,050 |
| Photography | 2025 | $8,890 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,375 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Armstrong worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Armstrong work is $1,375. The median David Armstrong photograph sells for $1,226 across 19 lots. The median David Armstrong print sells for $1,375 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 the average price of a David Armstrong photograph?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Armstrong photograph is $1,226. 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 Armstrong's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Armstrong photograph is $19,050.
What is the average price of a medium David Armstrong photograph?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Armstrong photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,367, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Armstrong's auction record?
David Armstrong's auction record is $19,050, set in 2026.
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