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

# David Dridan (b. 1932)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 18 auction results for David Dridan at 2 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $223 including buyer’s premium (middle half $109–$591, n=11). The auction record is $863 for Coorong Sandhill (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coorong Sandhill | Oil on board | $863 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Mudcarine Waterhole S.A., 980 | Oil on board | $805 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | Cordillo I | Oil on board | $657 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Salt Creek, Coorong, S.A, 1981 | Oil on board | $542 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 5 | Countryscape | Oil on board | $524 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| 6 | Willockra, 1962 | Oil on board | $496 | Sworders | Oct 2021 |
| 7 | Mundoo Island | Oil on board | $242 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| 8 | Foreshore: Percy Island | Oil on board | $223 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | Mundoo Island | Oil on board | $207 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | Foreshore, Percy Island | Oil on board | $131 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $369 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $207 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 18 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Dridan is an Australia artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $496. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by David Dridan sold in 2026 for $863, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Dridan work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Dridan work is $496.

The median David Dridan painting sells for $510 across 16 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $510† | $863 | 76.2% | 2026-06-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $120–$346 | $215 | $863 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $510–$645† | $528† | $805 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $863 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $842† |

† 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 Dridan worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Dridan work is $496. The median David Dridan painting sells for $510 across 16 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Dridan painting is $510. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Dridan painting is $863.

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

David Dridan's auction record is $863, set in 2026.

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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 Dridan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-dridan (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.