David Bromley (1960–2013)
What is David Bromley’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 596 auction results for David Bromley at 18 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $489 including buyer’s premium (middle half $213–$1,324, n=220). The auction record is $17,925 for Nude (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nude, 1960 | Painting | $17,925 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 2 | Blowing Bubbles | Acrylic on canvas | $14,717 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2010 |
| 3 | Sally | Acrylic on canvas | $10,424 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2010 |
| 4 | NUDE PORTRAIT | Synthetic polymer paint and gold leaf on canvas | $8,472 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Imaginary Friends, 1960 | Acrylic paint | $8,365 | Christie's | Apr 2006 |
| 6 | Spring Butterflies | Acrylic and silver leaf on canvas | $7,475 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | KATE, 2009 | Synthetic polymer paint and silverleaf on linen | $7,246 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2009 |
| 8 | BELINDA | Synthetic polymer paint and gold leaf on canvas | $7,203 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | FLYING | Oil on canvas | $6,779 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2007 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afternoon Tea Boy | $12,976 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 142 | $2,004 |
| Sculpture | 9 | $917 |
| Works on paper | 22 | $381 |
| Prints | 65 | $305 |
| Other | 118 | $256 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 84 | $3,198 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 170 | $577 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 98 | $209 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 596 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
David Bromley is an Australian artist with 1,406 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $792. 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 Bromley is recorded as sold in 2026 for $844; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Bromley on OpeningBid →What is a David Bromley work worth?
Across 542 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Bromley work is $792.
The median David Bromley print sells for $316 across 216 lots.
The median David Bromley painting sells for $1,998 across 247 lots.
The median David Bromley sculpture sells for $1,054 across 22 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) David Bromley paintings typically sell for $1,276–$2,373 (the middle half of 129 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) David Bromley prints typically sell for $307–$639 (the middle half of 127 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 | 628 | $316† | $12,976 | 34.4% | 2026-09-23 |
| Paintings | 599 | $1,998†‡ | $17,925 | 41.2% | 2026-10-28 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $289† | $2,458 | 50% | 2026-08-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 35 | $1,054† | $5,859† | 62.9% | 2025-12-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 30 | $7,163†‡ | $17,925 | — | 2026-06-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
David Bromley's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (628 lots) median $316 with 34.4% sell-through. Paintings (599 lots) median $1,998, record $17,925. A typical David Bromley painting sells for around 6.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 30 lots) the median is $7,163.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 85 | $163–$251† | $197† | $12,976 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 127 | $307–$639† | $485† | $3,418† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $303–$656† | $514† | $3,139 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 129 | $1,276–$2,373†‡ | $1,535†‡ | $8,365 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 94 | $2,499–$5,189†‡ | $3,498†‡ | $17,925 |
† 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) | 5 | $140–$253 | $163 | $637 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $244–$1,132† | $331† | $2,458 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $743–$1,495† | $1,016† | $2,818† |
† 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 | 2005 | $17,925 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $14,717 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $12,976 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $5,859† |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $4,795 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $2,818† |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $2,458 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,810† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Bromley worth?
Across 542 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Bromley work is $792. The median David Bromley print sells for $316 across 216 lots. The median David Bromley painting sells for $1,998 across 247 lots. The median David Bromley sculpture sells for $1,054 across 22 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) David Bromley paintings typically sell for $1,276–$2,373 (the middle half of 129 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) David Bromley prints typically sell for $307–$639 (the middle half of 127 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 Bromley print?
Based on 216 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Bromley print is $316. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David Bromley's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Bromley print is $12,976.
What is the average price of a David Bromley painting?
Based on 247 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Bromley painting is $1,998. 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 Bromley's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Bromley painting is $17,925.
What is the average price of a David Bromley sculpture?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Bromley sculpture is $1,054. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David Bromley's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Bromley sculpture is $5,859. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,859 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium David Bromley painting?
Based on 129 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Bromley painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,535, 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 Bromley print?
Based on 127 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Bromley print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $485, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David Bromley's auction record?
David Bromley's auction record is $17,925, set in 2005.
See the full David Bromley record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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