> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-gentleman · updated 2026-11-02

# David Gentleman (b. 1930)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 97 auction results for David Gentleman at 18 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $288 including buyer’s premium (middle half $107–$596, n=22). The auction record is $2,974 for THE THAMES AND GLOVER'S ISLAND FROM RICHMOND HILL (2026, Olympia Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE THAMES AND GLOVER'S ISLAND FROM RICHMOND HILL, 1985 | Watercolour | $2,974 | Olympia Auctions | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | COVENT GARDEN | Pen ink and watercolour | $1,307 | Sworders | Jan 2012 |
| 3 | Railway Bridges, Southwark, 2011 | Pen, ink and watercolour | $1,256 | Roseberys London | Feb 2019 |
| 4 | Platform at the Metro in Mabillon | Watercolour Unframed | $916 | Chiswick Auctions | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | KENWOOD HOUSE | Mixed media on paper | $848 | Lyon & Turnbull | Feb 2022 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MISTLEY MILL, SUFFOLK; MANNINGTREE, ESSEX; SAXTEAD WINDMILL | Lithograph | $1,186 | Sworders | Jan 2014 |
| 2 | A collection Sixteen lithographs printed in colours, 1930 | Lithograph | $1,048 | Bonhams | Jun 2014 |
| 3 | Curlew street, London | Lithograph in colours | $987 | Roseberys London | Nov 2023 |
| 4 | SEVEN DIALS AND THE MONMOUTH STREET, SHELTON STREET AND MERCER STREET TRIANGLE; BUILDINGS IN ENDELL STREET | Lithograph | $825 | Sworders | Jul 2010 |
| 5 | Tower of London; St James's Palace; St Paul's Cathedral; Curlew Street, London, 1930 | Lithographs in colours | $807 | Sworders | Jul 2022 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 21 | $560 |
| Prints | 44 | $344 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $518 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 43 | $354 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 97 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Gentleman is a British (modern) artist with 109 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $349. 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 Gentleman sold in 2026 for $2,974, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Gentleman work worth?

Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Gentleman work is $349.

The median David Gentleman print sells for $253 across 64 lots.

The median David Gentleman work on paper sells for $497 across 24 lots.

The median David Gentleman painting sells for $96 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) David Gentleman prints typically sell for $165–$605 (the middle half of 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 86 | $253†‡ | $1,186 | 74.4% | 2026-06-20 |
| Paintings | 1 | $96 | $96 | — | 2025-03-16 |
| Works on Paper | 29 | $497† | $1,307 | 82.8% | 2026-06-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $1,256 | $2,974 | — | 2026-09-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

David Gentleman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (86 lots) median $253 with 74.4% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $96, record $96. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $1,256.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $42–$285†‡ | $199†‡ | $1,186 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 46 | $165–$605†‡ | $307†‡ | $1,048 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $442–$725† | $518† | $1,256 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $97–$569† | $318† | $1,307 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,307 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,256 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,186 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,048 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $96 |

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 Gentleman worth?

Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Gentleman work is $349. The median David Gentleman print sells for $253 across 64 lots. The median David Gentleman work on paper sells for $497 across 24 lots. The median David Gentleman painting sells for $96 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) David Gentleman prints typically sell for $165–$605 (the middle half of 46 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 Gentleman print?

Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Gentleman print is $253. 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 Gentleman's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Gentleman print is $1,186.

### What is the average price of a David Gentleman work on paper?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Gentleman work on paper is $497. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is David Gentleman's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Gentleman work on paper is $1,307.

### What is the average price of a medium David Gentleman print?

Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Gentleman print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $307, 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 the average price of a small David Gentleman work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Gentleman work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $518, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

David Gentleman's auction record is $2,974, set in 2026.

---

Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “David Gentleman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-gentleman (updated 2026-11-02).

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.