David Cook (b. 1957)
What is David Cook’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 12 auction results for David Cook at 6 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,051 including buyer’s premium (middle half $743–$1,630, n=7). The auction record is $2,724 for Scotch Mist (2026, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scotch Mist, 1957 | Oil on canvas | $2,724 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Looking out to sea, 1957 | Oil on canvas | $2,043 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | LUCKY NO.5 | <p>Signed lower right, oil on canvas</p> | $1,217 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2025 |
| 4 | FISHING BOAT & BIRDS | <p>Signed lower right, oil on board </p> | $1,051 | Lyon & Turnbull | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | PORTRAIT OF A BOY | <p>Signed lower left, acrylic on canvas </p> | $784 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2026 |
| 6 | FISH SELLER, PE PE ISLAND, THAILAND - 2001 | <p>Signed lower left, signed, inscribed with title and dated to stretcher verso, oil on canvas</p> | $702 | Lyon & Turnbull | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | JOHNSHAVEN III, 1996 | Signed, dated 3.12.96 and inscribed to backboard verso, oil on board | $543 | Lyon & Turnbull | Feb 2023 |
| 8 | WINTER SUN II | Signed lower right, oil on board | $373 | Lyon & Turnbull | Feb 2022 |
| 9 | Albert's Memorial, and 4 others | — | $130 | Christie's | Nov 1999 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1975 | Spray paint on paper | $40 | Clars Auction Gallery | Aug 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $918 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $1,000 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
David Cook is an American artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $623.
A work by David Cook sold in 2026 for $702, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Cook on OpeningBid →What is a David Cook work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Cook work is $623.
The median David Cook painting sells for $918 across 8 lots.
The median David Cook print sells for $40 across 1 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 | $40 | $40 | — | 2025-08-16 |
| Paintings | 8 | $918 | $2,724 | — | 2026-03-31 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
David Cook's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $40. Paintings (8 lots) median $918, record $2,724. A typical David Cook painting sells for around 23× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $784–$2,043 | $1,217 | $2,724 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,724 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,043 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $40 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Cook worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Cook work is $623. The median David Cook painting sells for $918 across 8 lots. The median David Cook print sells for $40 across 1 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 David Cook's auction record?
David Cook's auction record is $1,217, set in 2025.
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