David Chapple (b. 1947)
David Chapple is an American artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,450. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by David Chapple sold in 2024 for $1,778, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Chapple on OpeningBid →What is a David Chapple work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Chapple work is $1,450.
The median David Chapple painting sells for $1,450 across 22 lots.
The median David Chapple print sells for $50 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $50 | $50 | — | 2026-10-17 |
| Paintings | 33 | $1,450‡ | $9,760 | 66.7% | 2026-04-17 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
David Chapple's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $50. Paintings (33 lots) median $1,450, record $9,760. A typical David Chapple painting sells for around 29× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $525–$1,350‡ | $650‡ | $2,125 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,708–$5,100 | $2,500 | $9,760 |
‡ 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 | 2017 | $9,760 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $6,875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $50 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Chapple worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Chapple work is $1,450. The median David Chapple painting sells for $1,450 across 22 lots. The median David Chapple print sells for $50 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a David Chapple painting?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Chapple painting is $1,450. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is David Chapple's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Chapple painting is $9,760.
What is the average price of a medium David Chapple painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Chapple painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small David Chapple painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Chapple painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $650, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is David Chapple's auction record?
David Chapple's auction record is $9,760, set in 2017.
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