David Curtis (b. 1871)
David Curtis is a British (modern) artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $474. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by David Curtis sold in 2026 for $508, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Curtis on OpeningBid →What is a David Curtis work worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Curtis work is $474.
The median David Curtis painting sells for $474 across 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $474†‡ | $1,601 | 92% | 2026-05-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $429–$711†‡ | $640†‡ | $1,007 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $207–$476‡ | $400‡ | $1,601 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2000 | $1,601 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $1,471‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Curtis worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Curtis work is $474. The median David Curtis painting sells for $474 across 23 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 the average price of a David Curtis painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Curtis painting is $474. 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 Curtis's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Curtis painting is $1,601.
What is the average price of a medium David Curtis painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Curtis painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small David Curtis painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Curtis painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Curtis's auction record?
David Curtis's auction record is $1,601, set in 2000.
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