David Bailey (b. 1938)
David Bailey is a British artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $660. 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 Bailey sold in 2026 for $2,593, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Bailey on OpeningBid →What is a David Bailey work worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Bailey work is $660.
The median David Bailey photograph sells for $1,341 across 26 lots.
The median David Bailey print sells for $1,617 across 9 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 | 10 | $1,617†‡ | $7,418 | 90% | 2024-09-18 |
| Photography | 30 | $1,341†‡ | $18,381 | 86.7% | 2026-04-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $17,072 | $18,381 | — | 2009-12-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 6 | $1,716–$2,298‡ | $2,028‡ | $7,418 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $350–$3,915‡ | $1,341‡ | $17,072 |
‡ 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 | 2009 | $18,381 |
| Photography | 2006 | $17,072 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $7,418 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $2,382 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Bailey worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Bailey work is $660. The median David Bailey photograph sells for $1,341 across 26 lots. The median David Bailey print sells for $1,617 across 9 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 Bailey photograph?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Bailey photograph is $1,341. 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 Bailey's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Bailey photograph is $18,381.
What is the average price of a small David Bailey photograph?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Bailey photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,341, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is David Bailey's auction record?
David Bailey's auction record is $18,381, set in 2009.
See the full David Bailey record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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