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

# 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.

**3 David Chapple works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [David Chapple on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-chapple?ref=kg:david-chapple) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Chapple auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-chapple (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.