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# David Gerstein (b. 1944)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 167 auction results for David Gerstein at 29 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $516 including buyer’s premium (middle half $488–$2,237, n=18). The auction record is $16,743 for Brush Strokes (2017, K-Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brush Strokes, 2003 | 스틸에 핸드페인팅 | $16,743 | K-Auction | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | Disco (Large), 2009 | Hand painted cutout steel, 3 layers | $7,914 | K-Auction | May 2023 |
| 3 | Graffiti Heartist, 2015 | Hand painted cutout steel, 3 layers | $7,401 | K-Auction | Mar 2024 |
| 4 | Read My Lips, 2007 | Métal peint (3 plaques) | $7,050 | Artcurial | Apr 2021 |
| 5 | Love | Red painted and bare aluminium | $6,634 | Roseberys London | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Disco (Small), 2009 | Hand painted cutout steel, 2 layers | $6,539 | K-Auction | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Personnage descendant les escaliers, 1989 | Carved wood | $6,032 | Sotheby's | Feb 2026 |
| 8 | THE BUTTERFLY, 1944 | Sculpture | $6,000 | Tiroche | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Silly-Cows Vallery, 2003 | Hand painted cutout steel, 3 layers | $5,967 | K-Auction | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | Family Car | Four layers of sheet steel, bolt together, painted by hand | $4,031 | Ketterer Kunst | Oct 2009 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 28 | $2,728 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $1,125 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $5,967 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $1,417 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $488 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 167 results from 29 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Gerstein is an Israeli artist with 210 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $3,096. 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 Gerstein sold in 2026 for $3,575, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Gerstein work worth?

Across 158 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Gerstein work is $3,096.

The median David Gerstein work on paper sells for $4,123 across 102 lots.

The median David Gerstein sculpture sells for $3,133 across 38 lots.

The median David Gerstein print sells for $264 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) David Gerstein work on papers typically sell for $1,860–$6,539 (the middle half of 73 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 | 4 | $264 | $516 | 75% | 2026-10-17 |
| Paintings | 3 | $1,018†‡ | $1,422 | — | 2022-05-17 |
| Works on Paper | 133 | $4,123†‡ | $15,573‡ | 76.7% | 2026-05-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 44 | $3,133†‡ | $16,743 | 86.4% | 2026-07-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $12,358†‡ | $16,743 | — | 2023-05-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

David Gerstein's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $264 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $1,018, record $1,422. A typical David Gerstein painting sells for around 3.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $12,358.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $865–$1,725†‡ | $1,362†‡ | $4,577‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 73 | $1,860–$6,539†‡ | $3,724†‡ | $14,435‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $7,399–$11,363†‡ | $8,079†‡ | $15,573‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $375–$516† | $488† | $964† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $2,825–$5,967†‡ | $4,138†‡ | $8,466† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $2,747–$7,420† | $5,042† | $16,743 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $16,743 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $15,573‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $14,435‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $11,585† |
| Paintings | 2020 | $1,422 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,018† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $516 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $264 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

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 Gerstein worth?

Across 158 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Gerstein work is $3,096. The median David Gerstein work on paper sells for $4,123 across 102 lots. The median David Gerstein sculpture sells for $3,133 across 38 lots. The median David Gerstein print sells for $264 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) David Gerstein work on papers typically sell for $1,860–$6,539 (the middle half of 73 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 Gerstein work on paper?

Based on 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Gerstein work on paper is $4,123. 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 Gerstein's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Gerstein work on paper is $15,573. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a David Gerstein sculpture?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Gerstein sculpture is $3,133. 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 Gerstein's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Gerstein sculpture is $16,743.

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

Based on 73 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Gerstein work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,724, 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 large David Gerstein work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a large David Gerstein work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $8,079, 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 Gerstein's auction record?

David Gerstein's auction record is $16,743, set in 2017.

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