David Carr (1899–2009)
David Carr is a British (modern) artist with 263 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $968. 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 Carr sold in 2025 for $2,848, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Carr on OpeningBid →What is a David Carr work worth?
Across 159 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Carr work is $968.
The median David Carr painting sells for $706 across 123 lots.
The median David Carr work on paper sells for $1,820 across 8 lots.
The median David Carr print sells for $308 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) David Carr paintings typically sell for $491–$1,094 (the middle half of 110 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 | 1 | $308† | $308† | — | 2017-09-26 |
| Paintings | 142 | $706†‡ | $7,241 | 86.6% | 2025-08-13 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $1,820† | $4,836 | — | 2023-11-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $5,713 | $7,241 | — | 2019-10-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
David Carr's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $308. Paintings (142 lots) median $706, record $7,241. A typical David Carr painting sells for around 2.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $5,713.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 110 | $491–$1,094†‡ | $735†‡ | $7,241 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $493–$2,964 | $693 | $3,762 |
† 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) | 6 | $1,782–$2,556 | $2,156 | $4,836 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $7,241 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $5,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $4,836 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $2,602 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $308† |
† 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 Carr worth?
Across 159 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Carr work is $968. The median David Carr painting sells for $706 across 123 lots. The median David Carr work on paper sells for $1,820 across 8 lots. The median David Carr print sells for $308 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) David Carr paintings typically sell for $491–$1,094 (the middle half of 110 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 Carr painting?
Based on 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Carr painting is $706. 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 Carr's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Carr painting is $7,241.
What is the average price of a medium David Carr painting?
Based on 110 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Carr painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $735, 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 large David Carr painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large David Carr painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $693, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is David Carr's auction record?
David Carr's auction record is $7,241, set in 2006.
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