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

# David C. Driskell (1931–2020)

## What is David C. Driskell’s work worth? {#value}

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**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Head of a Man), 2020 | Mixed media on paper | $10,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2024 |
| 2 | Seer, 2020 | Mixed media and collage on paper | $6,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | Untitled (mixed media and collage on paper), circa 2000s | Mixed media and collage on thick wove paper | $5,280 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | Untitled (City Nocturnal), 1931 | Gouache | $5,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2007 |
| 5 | Masked Figure, 1931 | Gouache and pencil on wove paper | $4,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2014 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dancing Angel, 2020 | Screenprint on wove paper | $4,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2024 |
| 2 | The Young Herbalist, 2020 | Color lithograph on wove paper | $4,160 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2021 |
| 3 | Accent of Autumn, 2020 | Screenprint on Somerset paper | $4,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | The Young Herbalist, 1931 | Lithograph on wove paper | $4,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2014 |
| 5 | Woman in Interior, 2020 | Screenprint on Rives BFK paper | $4,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2024 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 15 | $3,750 |
| Prints | 13 | $3,048 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 18 | $3,000† | $4,250 | 88.9% | 2026-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $3,500 | $10,000 | — | 2026-10-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $3,000–$4,000† | $3,024† | $4,250 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $6,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $4,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $4,160 |

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 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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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 C. Driskell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-c-driskell (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.