David Clyde Driskell (1931–2020)
David Clyde Driskell is an American artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $3,750. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by David Clyde Driskell sold in 2026 for $4,318, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full David Clyde Driskell record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View David Clyde Driskell on OpeningBid →What is a David Clyde Driskell work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Clyde Driskell work is $3,750.
The median David Clyde Driskell print sells for $1,875 across 11 lots.
The median David Clyde Driskell work on paper sells for $4,318 across 7 lots.
The median David Clyde Driskell painting sells for $29,500 across 2 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 | 12 | $1,875† | $6,250 | 91.7% | 2022-03-31 |
| Paintings | 2 | $29,500† | $47,500 | — | 2024-03-22 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $4,318† | $10,000 | 87.5% | 2026-04-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
David Clyde Driskell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $1,875 with 91.7% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $29,500, record $47,500. A typical David Clyde Driskell painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,025–$4,000† | $2,350† | $6,250 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $47,500 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $11,500† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $6,985† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $6,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $4,750 |
† 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 Clyde Driskell worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Clyde Driskell work is $3,750. The median David Clyde Driskell print sells for $1,875 across 11 lots. The median David Clyde Driskell work on paper sells for $4,318 across 7 lots. The median David Clyde Driskell painting sells for $29,500 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a David Clyde Driskell print?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Clyde Driskell print is $1,875. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David Clyde Driskell's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Clyde Driskell print is $6,250.
What is the average price of a medium David Clyde Driskell print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Clyde Driskell print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David Clyde Driskell's auction record?
David Clyde Driskell's auction record is $47,500, set in 2015.
See the full David Clyde Driskell record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View David Clyde Driskell on OpeningBid →