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# David Bomberg (1890–1957)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 308 auction results for David Bomberg at 12 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,512 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,717–$33,911, n=33). The auction record is $1,915,348 for Cuenca from Mount Socorro (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuenca from Mount Socorro, 1890 | Oil paint | $1,915,348 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 2 | The Bridge and River Tajo, Ronda, 1935 | Oil paint | $1,883,516 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, 1890 | Oil paint | $1,847,779 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 4 | East Valley, Cuenca: Afternoon, 1890 | Oil paint | $1,622,709 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 5 | Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, 1890 | Oil paint | $1,146,015 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 6 | The Old City and Cathedral, Ronda, 1890 | Oil on canvas | $1,050,050 | Bonhams | Nov 2020 |
| 7 | The Old City and Cathedral, Ronda, 1890 | Painting | $1,050,050 | Bonhams | Nov 2020 |
| 8 | Jerusalem from Mount Olives, 1890 | Oil paint | $958,325 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 9 | View of Cuenca, 1934 | Oil paint | $955,252 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 10 | Sunset, Mount Hilarion, Cyprus, 1946 | Oil paint | $824,088 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 89 | $78,288 |
| Works on paper | 129 | $8,488 |
| Other | 50 | $8,237 |
| Prints | 5 | $4,591 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 135 | $31,797 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 113 | $7,082 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 308 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Bomberg is a British (modern) artist with 366 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $13,815. 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 Bomberg sold in 2026 for $67,008, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**5 David Bomberg works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a David Bomberg work worth?

Across 308 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Bomberg work is $13,815.

The median David Bomberg work on paper sells for $7,475 across 167 lots.

The median David Bomberg painting sells for $60,851 across 106 lots.

The median David Bomberg print sells for $4,450 across 4 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) David Bomberg work on papers typically sell for $3,202–$11,092 (the middle half of 100 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) David Bomberg paintings typically sell for $28,487–$186,333 (the middle half of 86 sold 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 | 4 | $4,450‡ | $5,038 | — | 2026-04-16 |
| Paintings | 117 | $60,851‡ | $4.3M | 90.6% | 2026-10-22 |
| Works on Paper | 185 | $7,475†‡ | $262,199 | 90.3% | 2026-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 43 | $262,609‡ | $4.3M | — | 2026-10-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

David Bomberg's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $4,450. Paintings (117 lots) median $60,851, record $4,327,557. A typical David Bomberg painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 43 lots) the median is $262,609.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $11,297–$45,069‡ | $26,245‡ | $570,050 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 86 | $28,487–$186,333‡ | $74,354‡ | $4.3M |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 100 | $3,202–$11,092†‡ | $5,825†‡ | $89,853 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 64 | $5,032–$20,428‡ | $9,576‡ | $262,199 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $4.3M |
| Paintings | 2006 | $1.9M |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $262,199 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $189,929 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $5,038 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $4,591 |

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 Bomberg worth?

Across 308 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Bomberg work is $13,815. The median David Bomberg work on paper sells for $7,475 across 167 lots. The median David Bomberg painting sells for $60,851 across 106 lots. The median David Bomberg print sells for $4,450 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) David Bomberg work on papers typically sell for $3,202–$11,092 (the middle half of 100 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) David Bomberg paintings typically sell for $28,487–$186,333 (the middle half of 86 sold 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 Bomberg work on paper?

Based on 167 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Bomberg work on paper is $7,475. 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 Bomberg's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Bomberg work on paper is $262,199.

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

Based on 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Bomberg painting is $60,851. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Bomberg painting is $4,327,557.

### What is the average price of a small David Bomberg work on paper?

Based on 100 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Bomberg work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,825, 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 medium David Bomberg painting?

Based on 86 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Bomberg painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $74,354, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

David Bomberg's auction record is $1,915,348, set in 2006.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.