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

# David Boyd (1924–2011)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 886 auction results for David Boyd at 16 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,169 including buyer’s premium (middle half $324–$7,243, n=224). The auction record is $106,380 for THE BLESSING (2026, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE BLESSING, 1966 | Oil on canvas | $106,380 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | ANZAC 1934, 1968, 1968 | Oil on canvas | $67,789 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | TRUGANINI – THE DROWNING OF HER BETROTHED, 1959 | Oil on composition board | $58,581 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2019 |
| 4 | Wills Alone, 1958 | Oil on composition board | $56,101 | Smith & Singer | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | The Offering (The Trial series), 1962 | Oil paint | $50,190 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 6 | CHILDREN PLAYING, c.1978 | Oil on canvas | $42,368 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | The Offering, 1972 | Oil on canvas | $40,072 | Smith & Singer | Apr 2024 |
| 8 | The Spearing of Gilbert II, 1957 | Oil on board | $37,234 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 9 | CHILDREN IN ORCHARD, 1970 | Oil on canvas | $36,953 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | THE RIVER, 1980 | Oil on canvas | $35,589 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2009 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 249 | $8,031 |
| Works on paper | 24 | $1,169 |
| Other | 40 | $578 |
| Prints | 114 | $309 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $23,647 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 236 | $5,209 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 165 | $2,961 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 886 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Boyd is an Australian artist with 1,405 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $4,360. 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 Boyd sold in 2026 for $9,793, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Boyd work worth?

Across 848 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Boyd work is $4,360.

The median David Boyd painting sells for $7,186 across 560 lots.

The median David Boyd print sells for $318 across 181 lots.

The median David Boyd work on paper sells for $1,273 across 52 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) David Boyd paintings typically sell for $6,856–$14,982 (the middle half of 267 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) David Boyd paintings typically sell for $3,237–$6,687 (the middle half of 252 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 | 307 | $318† | $5,209 | 59% | 2026-09-30 |
| Paintings | 837 | $7,186†‡ | $80,483 | 66.9% | 2026-09-22 |
| Works on Paper | 91 | $1,273† | $14,937 | 57.1% | 2026-09-22 |
| Photography | 1 | $428† | $428† | — | 2013-10-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 41 | $31,389†‡ | $80,483 | — | 2026-08-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

David Boyd's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (307 lots) median $318 with 59% sell-through. Paintings (837 lots) median $7,186, record $80,483. A typical David Boyd painting sells for around 23× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 41 lots) the median is $31,389.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 74 | $176–$310† | $231† | $1,601 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 103 | $297–$607† | $377† | $5,209 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 252 | $3,237–$6,687†‡ | $4,365†‡ | $20,315 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 267 | $6,856–$14,982†‡ | $10,454†‡ | $48,264† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 39 | $10,956–$37,413†‡ | $22,027†‡ | $80,483 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 37 | $638–$2,476† | $1,046† | $8,048 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $994–$5,619† | $1,832† | $14,937 |

† 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 | 2026 | $80,483 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $67,789 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $14,937 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $14,077 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $5,209 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,932 |
| Photography | 2013 | $428† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Boyd worth?

Across 848 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Boyd work is $4,360. The median David Boyd painting sells for $7,186 across 560 lots. The median David Boyd print sells for $318 across 181 lots. The median David Boyd work on paper sells for $1,273 across 52 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) David Boyd paintings typically sell for $6,856–$14,982 (the middle half of 267 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) David Boyd paintings typically sell for $3,237–$6,687 (the middle half of 252 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 Boyd painting?

Based on 560 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Boyd painting is $7,186. 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 Boyd's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Boyd painting is $80,483.

### What is the average price of a David Boyd print?

Based on 181 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Boyd print is $318. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is David Boyd's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Boyd print is $5,209.

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

Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Boyd work on paper is $1,273. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is David Boyd's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Boyd work on paper is $14,937.

### What is the average price of a medium David Boyd painting?

Based on 267 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Boyd painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,454, 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 Boyd painting?

Based on 252 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Boyd painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,365, 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 Boyd's auction record?

David Boyd's auction record is $106,380, set in 2026.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “David Boyd auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-boyd (updated 2026-11-02).

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.