David Godlis (b. 1951)
What is David Godlis’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 5 auction results for David Godlis at 2 houses since 2026. Over the last 24 months the median price was $306 including buyer’s premium (middle half $100–$353, n=5). The auction record is $1,024 for Patti Smith, Bowery, NYC (2026, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patti Smith, Bowery, NYC, 1976 | Gelatin silver print | $1,024 | Rago Arts | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Patti Smith. Bleecker Street, Bowery, New York, 1976, 1976 | Épreuve argentique d'époque | $353 | Ader | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | Joey Ramone, chanteur du groupe punk rock Ramones, au CBGB. New York, 1977, 1977 | Épreuve argentique d'époque | $306 | Ader | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | Klaus Nomi, Chris Parker et Jim Jarmusch au CBGB. New York, 1978, 1978 | Épreuve argentique d'époque | $100 | Ader | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | Richard Hell, leader du groupe punk Richard Hell & the Voidoids, 1976 | Épreuve argentique d'époque | $94 | Ader | Apr 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 5 | $306 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $306 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 5 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
David Godlis is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2024, median price $306.
A work by David Godlis sold in 2026 for $1,024, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Godlis on OpeningBid →What is a David Godlis work worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Godlis work is $306.
The median David Godlis photograph sells for $306 across 5 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 5 | $306 | $1,024 | — | 2026-06-26 |
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $100–$353 | $306 | $1,024 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2026 | $1,024 |
| Photography | 2026 | $353 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Godlis worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Godlis work is $306. The median David Godlis photograph sells for $306 across 5 lots.
What is David Godlis's auction record?
David Godlis's auction record is $1,024, set in 2026.
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