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# David Ireland (1930–2009)

David Ireland is an American artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $2,550.

A work by David Ireland sold in 2024 for $4,410, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Ireland work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Ireland work is $2,550.

The median David Ireland sculpture sells for $2,835 across 2 lots.

The median David Ireland work on paper sells for $1,402 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,402 | $1,402 | — | 2020-06-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $2,835 | $4,410 | 66.7% | 2024-10-10 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $4,410 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,402 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $1,260 |

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 Ireland worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Ireland work is $2,550. The median David Ireland sculpture sells for $2,835 across 2 lots. The median David Ireland work on paper sells for $1,402 across 1 lots.

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

David Ireland's auction record is $6,375, set in 2021.

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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 Ireland auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-ireland (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.