> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-bolduc · updated 2026-11-02

# David Bolduc (1945–2010)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 34 auction results for David Bolduc at 4 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $703 including buyer’s premium (middle half $533–$2,635, n=9). The auction record is $4,942 for FROM THE TRAIN (2015, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FROM THE TRAIN, 1988 | Acrylic on canvas signed, titled and dated 1988 on the ov | $4,942 | Waddingtons | Apr 2015 |
| 2 | WEST NIGHT, 1987 | Acrylic on canvas signed, titled and dated 1987 on the re | $4,752 | Waddingtons | Apr 2015 |
| 3 | BASS CULTURE, 1980 | Acrylic on canvas signed, titled, and dated verso | $3,506 | Waddingtons | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | BLUE HORIZON, 2001 | Oil on canvas signed, titled and dated 2001 on the re | $3,137 | Waddingtons | Nov 2016 |
| 5 | TEA #8, 1998 | Mixed media on canvas signed, titled and dated ‘98 on the rev | $3,028 | Waddingtons | Nov 2017 |
| 6 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 1976 | Acrylic on canvas | $2,734 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Jan 2026 |
| 7 | Donside, 1989 | Acrylic on canvas | $2,635 | Waddingtons | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | TONKA, 1981 | Acrylic on canvas signed, titled and dated 1981 on the re | $2,555 | Waddingtons | Nov 2017 |
| 9 | Untitled (three works), 1987 | Acrylic paint | $2,394 | Rago Arts | Jun 2024 |
| 10 | TANGIER, 2001 | Oil on canvas signed, titled and dated 2001 on the re | $2,082 | Waddingtons | Nov 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $2,635 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $2,685 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $619 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 34 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Bolduc is a Canadian artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $2,390. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by David Bolduc sold in 2026 for $3,506, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Bolduc work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Bolduc work is $2,390.

The median David Bolduc painting sells for $2,645 across 23 lots.

The median David Bolduc print sells for $369 across 4 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $369 | $533 | — | 2026-07-21 |
| Paintings | 23 | $2,645‡ | $4,942 | — | 2026-10-08 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

David Bolduc's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $369. Paintings (23 lots) median $2,645, record $4,942. A typical David Bolduc painting sells for around 7.2× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $2,434–$4,440‡ | $2,936‡ | $6,430 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $6,430 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $4,942 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $533 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $205 |

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 Bolduc worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Bolduc work is $2,390. The median David Bolduc painting sells for $2,645 across 23 lots. The median David Bolduc print sells for $369 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a David Bolduc painting?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Bolduc painting is $2,645. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is David Bolduc's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Bolduc painting is $4,942.

### What is the average price of a large David Bolduc painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large David Bolduc painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $2,936, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

David Bolduc's auction record is $4,942, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.