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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

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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.