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David C. Driskell (1931–2020)

What is David C. Driskell’s work worth?

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 32 auction results for David C. Driskell at 5 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,500–$3,900, n=9). The auction record is $10,000 for Untitled (Head of a Man) (2024, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture
#WorkMediumPriceHouseSold
1Untitled (Head of a Man), 2020Mixed media on paper$10,000Swann Auction GalleriesApr 2024
2Seer, 2020Mixed media and collage on paper$6,250Swann Auction GalleriesOct 2024
3Untitled (mixed media and collage on paper), circa 2000sMixed media and collage on thick wove paper$5,280Swann Auction GalleriesOct 2026
4Untitled (City Nocturnal), 1931Gouache$5,000Swann Auction GalleriesFeb 2007
5Masked Figure, 1931Gouache and pencil on wove paper$4,250Swann Auction GalleriesJun 2014
Top auction records: prints & editions
#WorkMediumPriceHouseSold
1Dancing Angel, 2020Screenprint on wove paper$4,250Swann Auction GalleriesApr 2024
2The Young Herbalist, 2020Color lithograph on wove paper$4,160Swann Auction GalleriesOct 2021
3Accent of Autumn, 2020Screenprint on Somerset paper$4,000Swann Auction GalleriesJun 2025
4The Young Herbalist, 1931Lithograph on wove paper$4,000Swann Auction GalleriesOct 2014
5Woman in Interior, 2020Screenprint on Rives BFK paper$4,000Swann Auction GalleriesOct 2024
Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)
MediumSalesMedian
Works on paper15$3,750
Prints13$3,048
Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)
SizeSalesMedian
Medium (50-120 cm)14$3,474
Small (under 50 cm)16$3,000

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 32 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures

David C. Driskell is an American artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $3,024. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by David C. Driskell sold in 2026 for $3,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a David C. Driskell work worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David C. Driskell work is $3,024.

The median David C. Driskell print sells for $3,000 across 16 lots.

The median David C. Driskell work on paper sells for $3,500 across 13 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions18$3,000†$4,25088.9%2026-10-01
Works on Paper13$3,500$10,000—2026-10-01

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Price by size

Prints & Editions

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
medium (50–120 cm)14$3,000–$4,000†$3,024†$4,250

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Works on Paper

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
small (under 50 cm)13$2,000–$4,250$3,500$10,000

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Works on Paper2024$10,000
Works on Paper2024$6,250
Prints & Editions2024$4,250
Prints & Editions2021$4,160

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a David C. Driskell worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David C. Driskell work is $3,024. The median David C. Driskell print sells for $3,000 across 16 lots. The median David C. Driskell work on paper sells for $3,500 across 13 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

What is the average price of a David C. Driskell print?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David C. Driskell print is $3,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

What is David C. Driskell's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David C. Driskell print is $4,250.

What is the average price of a David C. Driskell work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David C. Driskell work on paper is $3,500.

What is David C. Driskell's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David C. Driskell work on paper is $10,000.

What is the average price of a medium David C. Driskell print?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David C. Driskell print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,024, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

What is the average price of a small David C. Driskell work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David C. Driskell work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

What is David C. Driskell's auction record?

David C. Driskell's auction record is $10,000, set in 2024.

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