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

# David Godlis (b. 1951)

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

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 5 | $306 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $306 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 5 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Godlis auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-godlis (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.