David Bowes (b. 1957)
David Bowes is an American artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,004. 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 Bowes sold in 2026 for $4,479, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Bowes on OpeningBid →What is a David Bowes work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Bowes work is $1,004.
The median David Bowes painting sells for $1,083 across 16 lots.
The median David Bowes work on paper sells for $394 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $1,083†‡ | $13,860 | — | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $394 | $394 | 20% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $900–$1,991† | $1,083† | $13,860 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $546–$1,595† | $1,209† | $4,479 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $13,860 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $4,479 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Bowes worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Bowes work is $1,004. The median David Bowes painting sells for $1,083 across 16 lots. The median David Bowes work on paper sells for $394 across 1 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 Bowes painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Bowes painting is $1,083. 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 Bowes's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Bowes painting is $13,860.
What is David Bowes's auction record?
David Bowes's auction record is $13,860, set in 2020.
See the full David Bowes record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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