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# David Cox the Elder (1783–1859)

David Cox the Elder is a British artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $3,400.

A work by David Cox the Elder sold in 2023 for $3,780, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Cox the Elder work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Cox the Elder work is $3,400.

The median David Cox the Elder work on paper sells for $304 across 2 lots.

The median David Cox the Elder painting sells for $3,400 across 3 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 | 3 | $3,400† | $3,780 | — | 2023-10-26 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $304† | $460† | 66.7% | 2016-03-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $3,780 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $3,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $460† |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $147 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 the Elder worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Cox the Elder work is $3,400. The median David Cox the Elder work on paper sells for $304 across 2 lots. The median David Cox the Elder painting sells for $3,400 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is David Cox the Elder's auction record?

David Cox the Elder's auction record is $3,780, set in 2023.

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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.