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# DAVID CLAYTON DRUM (b. 1944)

## What is DAVID CLAYTON DRUM’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 64 auction results for DAVID CLAYTON DRUM at 1 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $213 including buyer’s premium (middle half $150–$576, n=5). The auction record is $608 for POPPIES (2026, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | POPPIES | OIL AND DRY PIGMENT ON HARDBOARD | $608 | Waddingtons | Feb 2026 |
| 2 | AUGUSTUS JOHN'S MARCHESA CASATI | OIL PASTEL ON CANVAS, GLUED DOWN ON HARDBOARD | $576 | Waddingtons | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | UNTITLED (WILD FLOWERS) | OIL ON MASONITE | $450 | Waddingtons | Mar 2017 |
| 4 | LE BISTINGO ENCHANTED WATER GARDEN, 1993 | OIL & OIL PASTEL ON BOARD | $440 | Waddingtons | Oct 2014 |
| 5 | WILD CALIFORNIA POPPIES AND QUEEN ANNE'S LACE, 1993 | OIL & OIL PASTEL | $410 | Waddingtons | Dec 2019 |
| 6 | 42ND STREET BOOGIE, 1976 | OIL ON CANVAS | $358 | Waddingtons | Nov 2021 |
| 7 | OPENING WATERLILIES - EARLY MORNING, 1996 | OIL ON HARDBOARD | $213 | Waddingtons | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | BREAKTHROUGH | OIL ON GLASS PANEL | $196 | Waddingtons | Dec 2017 |
| 9 | SUMMER IDYL; ROSES, 1980 | COLLAGE AND PASTEL ON CARD | $150 | Waddingtons | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | PATH IN THE GATINEAU, 1986 | OIL ON MILLBOARD | $122 | Waddingtons | Dec 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $384 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $410 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 64 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


DAVID CLAYTON DRUM is a Canadian artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $285.

A work by DAVID CLAYTON DRUM sold in 2026 for $608, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a DAVID CLAYTON DRUM work worth?

Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a DAVID CLAYTON DRUM work is $285.

The median DAVID CLAYTON DRUM painting sells for $384 across 53 lots.

The median DAVID CLAYTON DRUM work on paper sells for $150 across 10 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 53 | $384 | $608 | — | 2026-02-05 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $150 | $150 | — | 2025-11-06 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $213–$450 | $410 | $608 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $608 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $576 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $150 |

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 CLAYTON DRUM worth?

Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a DAVID CLAYTON DRUM work is $285. The median DAVID CLAYTON DRUM painting sells for $384 across 53 lots. The median DAVID CLAYTON DRUM work on paper sells for $150 across 10 lots.

### What is the average price of a DAVID CLAYTON DRUM painting?

Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a DAVID CLAYTON DRUM painting is $384.

### What is DAVID CLAYTON DRUM's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a DAVID CLAYTON DRUM painting is $608.

### What is DAVID CLAYTON DRUM's auction record?

DAVID CLAYTON DRUM's auction record is $608, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “DAVID CLAYTON DRUM auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-clayton-drum (updated 2026-11-01).

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.