David Blackburn (1939–2016)
What is David Blackburn’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for David Blackburn at 9 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $610 including buyer’s premium (middle half $558–$662, n=5). The auction record is $10,633 for A Landscape Vision no.59 (2016, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Landscape Vision no.59, 1939 | Pastel | $10,633 | Bonhams | Mar 2016 |
| 2 | A Landscape Vision, No 6, 1939 | Pastel | $3,811 | Bonhams | Nov 2022 |
| 3 | Flower Beach, 1984 | Pastel and collage | $1,938 | Roseberys London | Mar 2015 |
| 4 | EMERGING SUN, 1939 | Pastel on paper | $1,394 | Olympia Auctions | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | Beach, Stone and Magic Carpet, 1983 | Pastel on paper | $991 | Roseberys London | Jun 2019 |
| 6 | ROCKS AND POOLS TOWARDS THE SEA, 1971 | Pastel | $949 | Sworders | Jan 2014 |
| 7 | EVENING LANDSCAPE, NORTHERN AUSTRALIA, 1939 | Pastel | $774 | Sworders | Jun 2020 |
| 8 | Memory of the Beach, 1939 | Pastel on paper | $662 | Olympia Auctions | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | THREE TREES, 1939 | Pastel on paper | $610 | Olympia Auctions | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | STONES COLLAGE, 1939 | Pastel and paper collage on paper | $558 | Olympia Auctions | Oct 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 15 | $662 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $718 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $551 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
David Blackburn is a British (modern) artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $610. 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 Blackburn sold in 2025 for $1,394, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Blackburn on OpeningBid →What is a David Blackburn work worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Blackburn work is $610.
The median David Blackburn work on paper sells for $558 across 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 27 | $558†‡ | $10,633 | 85.2% | 2025-10-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $499–$556†‡ | $520†‡ | $1,938 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $394–$861†‡ | $622†‡ | $1,277† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $10,633 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $3,810 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Blackburn worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Blackburn work is $610. The median David Blackburn work on paper sells for $558 across 23 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 Blackburn work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Blackburn work on paper is $558. 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 Blackburn's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Blackburn work on paper is $10,633.
What is the average price of a medium David Blackburn work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Blackburn work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $622, 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 the average price of a small David Blackburn work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Blackburn work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $520, 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 Blackburn's auction record?
David Blackburn's auction record is $10,633, set in 2016.
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