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

# David (1840–1907)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for David at 9 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,315 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,014–$3,200, n=13). The auction record is $6,416 for FORDING THE RIVER (2024, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FORDING THE RIVER, 1879 | Signed and dated 1879, oil on canvas | $6,416 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2024 |
| 2 | A FROSTY MORNING, 1902 | Oil on canvas | $6,160 | Sworders | Mar 2019 |
| 3 | THE TAY AT NEWBURGH, 1889 | Signed and dated '89, signed with initials and inscribed verso, oil on canvas | $5,224 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2022 |
| 4 | MAYDAY ON THE ANNAN, 1887 | Signed and dated '87, signed with initials and inscribed verso, oil on canvas | $4,170 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | A FIELD ROAD, 1877 | Signed and dated 1877, signed, inscribed and dated verso, oil on canvas | $4,115 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2023 |
| 6 | SCOTTISH GYPSIES | Signed, signed and inscribed verso, oil on canvas | $3,380 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | THE NORTH ESK, INVERMARK, 1895 | <p>Signed and dated 1895-6, signed, inscribed and dated to contemporary label verso, oil on canvas</p> | $3,205 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Landscape, 1877 | Oil on canvas | $3,200 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | ON THE QUAYSIDE, DIEPPE | Signed and inscribed, oil on board | $3,133 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2021 |
| 10 | Autumn Day, Glenlyon | Oil on canvas | $3,110 | James Adam Salesrooms | Aug 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 33 | $2,288 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $3,200 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $1,575 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David is a Scottish artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,216. 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 sold in 2026 for $2,564, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David work worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David work is $2,216.

The median David painting sells for $2,021 across 38 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) David paintings typically sell for $1,014–$2,294 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 | 44 | $2,021†‡ | $10,500† | 86.4% | 2026-09-06 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | — | — | 0% | — |

† 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) | 20 | $1,014–$2,294† | $1,633† | $10,500† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $1,546–$3,380†‡ | $2,749†‡ | $6,416 |

† 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 | 1995 | $10,500† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $6,416 |

† 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 worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David work is $2,216. The median David painting sells for $2,021 across 38 lots. Small (under 50 cm) David paintings typically sell for $1,014–$2,294 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 painting?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David painting is $2,021. 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's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David painting is $10,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $10,500 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,633, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,749, 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's auction record?

David's auction record is $10,500, set in 1995. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $10,500 (buyer's premium not included).

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