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# David Fairbairn (1949–2020)

David Fairbairn is an Australia artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2024, median price $218.

A work by David Fairbairn sold in 2026 for $742, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Fairbairn work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Fairbairn work is $218.

The median David Fairbairn print sells for $203 across 4 lots.

The median David Fairbairn work on paper sells for $162 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $203 | $742 | 80% | 2026-02-11 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $162 | $162 | — | 2024-11-27 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $742 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $275 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $162 |

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 Fairbairn worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Fairbairn work is $218. The median David Fairbairn print sells for $203 across 4 lots. The median David Fairbairn work on paper sells for $162 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

David Fairbairn's auction record is $742, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.