> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-blackburn · updated 2026-11-01

# David Blackburn (1939–2016)

## What is David Blackburn’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 15 | $662 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Blackburn auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-blackburn (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.