David Cox (1783–1859)
David Cox is a British artist with 209 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $455. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by David Cox sold in 2026 for $1,383, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Cox on OpeningBid →What is a David Cox work worth?
Across 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Cox work is $455.
The median David Cox work on paper sells for $363 across 121 lots.
The median David Cox painting sells for $554 across 16 lots.
The median David Cox print sells for $115 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) David Cox work on papers typically sell for $169–$1,364 (the middle half of 98 sold 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 | 15 | $115†‡ | $1,144‡ | 40% | 2021-11-10 |
| Paintings | 33 | $554†‡ | $46,993 | 48.5% | 2026-02-27 |
| Works on Paper | 195 | $363†‡ | $16,724 | 62.1% | 2026-04-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $14,364 | $46,993 | — | 2014-07-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
David Cox's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $115 with 40% sell-through. Paintings (33 lots) median $554, record $46,993. A typical David Cox painting sells for around 4.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $14,364.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $321–$1,152†‡ | $480†‡ | $5,254 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 98 | $169–$1,364†‡ | $411†‡ | $16,724 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $96–$337†‡ | $127†‡ | $7,671 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2010 | $46,993 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $16,724 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $16,464 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $5,254 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,144‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $147‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Cox worth?
Across 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Cox work is $455. The median David Cox work on paper sells for $363 across 121 lots. The median David Cox painting sells for $554 across 16 lots. The median David Cox print sells for $115 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) David Cox work on papers typically sell for $169–$1,364 (the middle half of 98 sold 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 the average price of a David Cox work on paper?
Based on 121 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Cox work on paper is $363. 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 Cox's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Cox work on paper is $16,724.
What is the average price of a David Cox painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Cox painting is $554. 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 Cox's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Cox painting is $46,993.
What is the average price of a David Cox print?
Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Cox print is $115. 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 Cox's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Cox print is $1,144. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small David Cox work on paper?
Based on 98 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Cox work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $411, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a small David Cox painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Cox painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Cox's auction record?
David Cox's auction record is $46,993, set in 2010.
See the full David Cox record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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