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# David H. Dale (1947–2019)

David H. Dale is a Nigerian artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $612. 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 H. Dale sold in 2026 for $900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David H. Dale work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David H. Dale work is $612.

The median David H. Dale print sells for $825 across 4 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 | $825 | $2,219 | — | 2026-07-14 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $2,219 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $900 |

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 H. Dale worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David H. Dale work is $612. The median David H. Dale print sells for $825 across 4 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 David H. Dale's auction record?

David H. Dale's auction record is $2,250, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,250 (buyer's premium not included).

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

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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.