David Budd (1926–1991)
David Budd is an American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $5,135. 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 Budd sold in 2022 for $6,062, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Budd on OpeningBid →What is a David Budd work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Budd work is $5,135.
The median David Budd painting sells for $5,270 across 13 lots.
The median David Budd work on paper sells for $4,067 across 2 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 | 15 | $5,270†‡ | $14,798 | 86.7% | 2025-09-29 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $4,067‡ | $6,062 | — | 2022-06-24 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $5,068–$9,965‡ | $6,335‡ | $14,798 |
‡ 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 | 2016 | $14,798 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $13,028 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $6,062 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $2,073‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Budd worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Budd work is $5,135. The median David Budd painting sells for $5,270 across 13 lots. The median David Budd work on paper sells for $4,067 across 2 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 Budd painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Budd painting is $5,270. 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 Budd's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Budd painting is $14,798.
What is the average price of a large David Budd painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large David Budd painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $6,335, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is David Budd's auction record?
David Budd's auction record is $14,798, set in 2016.
See the full David Budd record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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