David Donaldson (1916–1996)
What is David Donaldson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 17 auction results for David Donaldson at 1 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,663 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,305–$3,163, n=6). The auction record is $5,115 for STILL LIFE WITH LEEKS (2022, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STILL LIFE WITH LEEKS | Signed lower left edge, oil on canvas | $5,115 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2022 |
| 2 | Portrait of a Young Lady | Signed lower right, oil on canvas | $4,072 | Lyon & Turnbull | Feb 2022 |
| 3 | STILL LIFE, FROSTY MORNING | Oil on canvas | $3,435 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2026 |
| 4 | STILL LIFE WITH YELLOW PEAR | Oil on canvas | $3,298 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | DAVID AND BATHSHEBA | <p>Signed lower left, oil on canvas</p> | $3,244 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2025 |
| 6 | STILL LIFE WITH LILY AND BLACK JUG | <p>Signed lower left, oil on canvas</p> | $2,920 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2025 |
| 7 | EARLY SPRING, DUNCRYNE, NEAR GARTOCHARN, 1983 | Signed lower left, inscribed with title to artist's label verso, oil on canvas | $2,844 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2024 |
| 8 | Portrait of Mary Donaldson, circa 1983 | Signed lower right, oil on canvas | $2,565 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2024 |
| 9 | JAPANESE GIRL, 1980 | Signed lower left, signed verso, titled and dated to an artist's label verso, oil on canvas | $2,405 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2026 |
| 10 | PEACHES | <p>Oil on board</p> | $2,271 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $2,844 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $2,882 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $556 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 17 results from 1 houses · How we compute these figures
David Donaldson is a British (modern) artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $2,405.
A work by David Donaldson sold in 2026 for $3,435, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Donaldson on OpeningBid →What is a David Donaldson work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Donaldson work is $2,405.
The median David Donaldson painting sells for $2,844 across 13 lots.
The median David Donaldson work on paper sells for $473 across 3 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $2,844 | $5,115 | 92.9% | 2026-08-12 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $473 | $574 | — | 2022-07-14 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $2,565–$3,298 | $2,920 | $5,115 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $5,115 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $4,072 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $574 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $473 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Donaldson worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Donaldson work is $2,405. The median David Donaldson painting sells for $2,844 across 13 lots. The median David Donaldson work on paper sells for $473 across 3 lots.
What is the average price of a David Donaldson painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Donaldson painting is $2,844.
What is David Donaldson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Donaldson painting is $5,115.
What is David Donaldson's auction record?
David Donaldson's auction record is $5,115, set in 2022.
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