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# David Howell (b. 1939)

David Howell is a British artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $1,067. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by David Howell sold in 2024 for $1,402, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Howell work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Howell work is $1,067.

The median David Howell painting sells for $1,402 across 3 lots.

The median David Howell work on paper sells for $556 across 2 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 | 3 | $1,402 | $1,402 | — | 2024-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $556† | $1,067 | 66.7% | 2023-10-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,402 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,402 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,067 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $46† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Howell worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Howell work is $1,067. The median David Howell painting sells for $1,402 across 3 lots. The median David Howell work on paper sells for $556 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

David Howell's auction record is $1,402, set in 2024.

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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 Howell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-howell (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.