> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-crone · updated 2026-11-03

# David Crone (b. 1937)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for David Crone at 4 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,300 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,078–$5,394, n=7). The auction record is $12,900 for FIELD (2023, deVeres Art Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIELD, 1996 | Oil on canvas | $12,900 | deVeres Art Auctions | Oct 2023 |
| 2 | Platform Party, 1989 | Oil on canvas | $8,148 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2024 |
| 3 | Woodridge 12 | Oil on canvas | $7,256 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2022 |
| 4 | Falling Figure, 1982 | Oil on canvas | $6,191 | James Adam Salesrooms | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | AUTUMN LANDSCAPE, 2013 | Oil on canvas | $5,912 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2018 |
| 6 | PLANTS, 2006, 1991 | Signed and dated in pen (lower left), oil on paper | $5,628 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2026 |
| 7 | GARDEN OBJECTS, 2001 | Oil on canvas | $5,160 | deVeres Art Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | DAVID CRONE (B.1937) Ash Oil on canvas, 127 x 127cm Signed, inscribed and dated (20)'15, 2015 | Oil on canvas | $4,869 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2024 |
| 9 | Interior Landscape | Oil on canvas | $4,448 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2020 |
| 10 | DEVELOPMENT OF A BOX, 1992 | Oil on canvas | $4,300 | deVeres Art Auctions | Nov 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $3,440 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $963 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $5,536 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $963 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $717 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Crone is a British artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $1,124. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by David Crone sold in 2026 for $7,203, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 David Crone work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a David Crone work worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Crone work is $1,124.

The median David Crone painting sells for $1,906 across 22 lots.

The median David Crone work on paper sells for $963 across 9 lots.

The median David Crone sculpture sells for $7,203 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $1,906 | $12,900 | 71% | 2026-04-14 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $963 | $1,124 | 75% | 2019-11-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $7,203 | $7,203 | — | 2026-10-30 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $806–$1,906 | $1,362 | $7,256 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $4,448–$6,191 | $5,160 | $12,900 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $877–$1,004 | $963 | $1,124 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $12,900 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $8,148 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $7,203 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,124 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,124 |

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 Crone worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Crone work is $1,124. The median David Crone painting sells for $1,906 across 22 lots. The median David Crone work on paper sells for $963 across 9 lots. The median David Crone sculpture sells for $7,203 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a David Crone painting?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Crone painting is $1,906.

### What is David Crone's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Crone painting is $12,900.

### What is the average price of a David Crone work on paper?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Crone work on paper is $963.

### What is David Crone's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Crone work on paper is $1,124.

### What is the average price of a medium David Crone painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Crone painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,362, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is David Crone's auction record?

David Crone's auction record is $12,900, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “David Crone auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-crone (updated 2026-11-03).

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.