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# David Best (b. 1945)

David Best is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $156.

A work by David Best sold in 2026 for $191, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Best work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Best work is $156.

The median David Best sculpture sells for $18,050 across 2 lots.

The median David Best painting sells for $120 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $120 | $120 | — | 2021-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $18,050 | $36,000 | — | 2025-04-19 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $36,000 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $120 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $100 |

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 Best worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Best work is $156. The median David Best sculpture sells for $18,050 across 2 lots. The median David Best painting sells for $120 across 1 lots.

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

David Best's auction record is $36,000, set in 2021.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “David Best auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-best (updated 2026-11-01).

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.