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# David Cressey (1916–2013)

## What is David Cressey’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 191 auction results for David Cressey at 10 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,112 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,403–$3,810, n=9). The auction record is $15,120 for Table lamps (2024, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Table lamps, 1970 | Terracotta | $15,120 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Apr 2024 |
| 2 | Massive planter, 1965 | Null | $11,250 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Sep 2018 |
| 3 | Earth Cells #2, 1965 | Sculpture | $9,375 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2019 |
| 4 | Monumental planter, 1965 | Planter | $9,375 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2014 |
| 5 | Untitled (mixed media on Masonite panel), 1988 | Mixed media | $9,375 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | Massive planter, 1965 | Terracotta | $6,875 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2012 |
| 7 | Earthcells planter, 1963 | Planter | $6,600 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2009 |
| 8 | Fused ceramic planter, 1963 | Ceramics | $6,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2007 |
| 9 | Group of planters (4), 1968 | Ceramics | $5,938 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2013 |
| 10 | Monumental planter, 1965 | Terracotta | $5,938 | Wright | Sep 2020 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 78 | $2,104 |
| Other | 73 | $2,016 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 49 | $2,400 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $2,190 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 77 | $1,500 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 191 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Cressey is an USA artist with 215 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,875. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by David Cressey sold in 2026 for $4,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Cressey work worth?

Across 190 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Cressey work is $1,875.

The median David Cressey sculpture sells for $6,372 across 2 lots.

The median David Cressey print sells for $150 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 | $150† | $150† | — | 2025-03-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $6,372 | $9,375 | 50% | 2019-05-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $6,938† | $15,120 | — | 2024-09-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $9,375 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $3,369 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $150† |

† 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 Cressey worth?

Across 190 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Cressey work is $1,875. The median David Cressey sculpture sells for $6,372 across 2 lots. The median David Cressey print sells for $150 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 Cressey's auction record?

David Cressey's auction record is $15,120, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “David Cressey auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-cressey (updated 2026-11-02).

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.