David Hill (1914–1977)
David Hill is an American artist with 58 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $93. 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 Hill sold in 2024 for $354, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Hill on OpeningBid →What is a David Hill work worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Hill work is $93.
The median David Hill painting sells for $77 across 23 lots.
The median David Hill work on paper sells for $96 across 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 42 | $77† | $354 | 54.8% | 2025-02-19 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $96† | $386† | 90.5% | 2023-10-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $354† | $386† | — | 2024-10-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $39–$122† | $46† | $176† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $64–$104† | $77† | $238† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $77–$141† | $90† | $199† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $90–$141† | $96† | $141† |
† 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 | 2023 | $386† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $354 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $296† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $270† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Hill worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Hill work is $93. The median David Hill painting sells for $77 across 23 lots. The median David Hill work on paper sells for $96 across 19 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 Hill painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Hill painting is $77. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David Hill's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Hill painting is $354.
What is the average price of a David Hill work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Hill work on paper is $96. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David Hill's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Hill work on paper is $386. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $386 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium David Hill painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Hill painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $77, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David Hill's auction record?
David Hill's auction record is $386, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $386 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full David Hill record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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