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# David Backhouse (b. 1941)

David Backhouse is a British artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $1,250.

A work by David Backhouse sold in 2025 for $2,039, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Backhouse work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Backhouse work is $1,250.

The median David Backhouse sculpture sells for $1,221 across 6 lots.

The median David Backhouse print sells for $2,508 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $2,508 | $2,508 | 33.3% | 2024-06-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $1,221 | $5,715 | — | 2025-03-25 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $516–$1,250 | $1,192 | $2,039 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $5,715 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,508 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $2,039 |

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 Backhouse worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Backhouse work is $1,250. The median David Backhouse sculpture sells for $1,221 across 6 lots. The median David Backhouse print sells for $2,508 across 1 lots.

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

David Backhouse's auction record is $5,715, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.