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# David Hilliard (b. 1964)

David Hilliard is an American artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $2,413. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by David Hilliard sold in 2025 for $2,413, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Hilliard work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Hilliard work is $2,413.

The median David Hilliard photograph sells for $3,000 across 9 lots.

The median David Hilliard sculpture sells for $1,137 across 2 lots.

The median David Hilliard work on paper sells for $1,375 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,375 | $1,375 | — | 2024-08-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,137 | $1,512 | — | 2026-03-10 |
| Photography | 10 | $3,000 | $8,864 | 90% | 2025-11-04 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $2,500–$5,000 | $3,000 | $8,864 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2017 | $8,864 |
| Photography | 2015 | $5,625 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $1,512 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,375 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $762 |

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 Hilliard worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Hilliard work is $2,413. The median David Hilliard photograph sells for $3,000 across 9 lots. The median David Hilliard sculpture sells for $1,137 across 2 lots. The median David Hilliard work on paper sells for $1,375 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is David Hilliard's auction record?

David Hilliard's auction record is $8,864, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “David Hilliard auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-hilliard (updated 2026-11-01).

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.