David Cox Snr (1783–1859)
David Cox Snr is a British artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,560.
A work by David Cox Snr sold in 2020 for $1,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Cox Snr on OpeningBid →What is a David Cox Snr work worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Cox Snr work is $1,560.
The median David Cox Snr painting sells for $6,473 across 14 lots.
The median David Cox Snr work on paper sells for $560 across 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $6,473 | $8,207 | 63.6% | 2020-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $560† | $7,581 | 77.8% | 2025-05-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $8,004 | $8,207 | — | 2008-09-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $4,892–$7,115 | $6,670 | $8,207 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $330–$661† | $485† | $1,560 |
† 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 | 2008 | $8,207 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $8,004 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $7,581 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,560 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Cox Snr worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Cox Snr work is $1,560. The median David Cox Snr painting sells for $6,473 across 14 lots. The median David Cox Snr work on paper sells for $560 across 14 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a David Cox Snr painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Cox Snr painting is $6,473.
What is David Cox Snr's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Cox Snr painting is $8,207.
What is the average price of a David Cox Snr work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Cox Snr work on paper is $560. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David Cox Snr's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Cox Snr work on paper is $7,581.
What is the average price of a small David Cox Snr painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Cox Snr painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,670, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small David Cox Snr work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Cox Snr work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $485, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David Cox Snr's auction record?
David Cox Snr's auction record is $8,207, set in 2008.
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