David Dale (1947–2019)
David Dale is a Nigerian artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $454. 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 Dale sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $650 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Dale on OpeningBid →What is a David Dale work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Dale work is $454.
The median David Dale work on paper sells for $150 across 3 lots.
The median David Dale print sells for $273 across 2 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 | 2 | $273‡ | $454 | — | 2026-06-06 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $150† | $650† | 60% | 2026-05-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $650† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $454 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $150† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $91‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Dale worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Dale work is $454. The median David Dale work on paper sells for $150 across 3 lots. The median David Dale print sells for $273 across 2 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 Dale's auction record?
David Dale's auction record is $3,286, set in 2024.
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