David Jones (b. 1771)
What is David Jones’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 149 auction results for David Jones at 24 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $418 including buyer’s premium (middle half $147–$1,715, n=11). The auction record is $118,683 for Crucifixion (2016, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crucifixion | Pencil and watercolour | $118,683 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | The Necklace and the Calix, 1895 | Gouache | $47,906 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 3 | Interior with view through a window, 1895 | Gouache | $42,475 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| 4 | Petra, 1895 | Watercolour | $41,829 | Bonhams | Nov 2020 |
| 5 | Out Tide, 1895 | Painting | $41,172 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 6 | Flower Piece, 1949 | Pencil, gouache, crayon, watercolour, colour pencil and pastel on paper | $35,029 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | Parentibus Meis, 1895 | Watercolour | $33,900 | Bonhams | Nov 2019 |
| 8 | The Lee Shore, 1895 | Pencil, crayon and watercolour | $33,668 | Bonhams | Nov 2017 |
| 9 | SUMMER'S DAY, 1925 | Signed and dated in pencil (lower left), pencil and watercolour on paper | $32,742 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2024 |
| 10 | Brockley in April, 1926 | Pencil, watercolour and bodycolour | $30,645 | Christie's | Jun 2005 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $19,218 |
| Works on paper | 45 | $13,939 |
| Other | 13 | $1,625 |
| Prints | 33 | $488 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $19,312 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $1,278 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 149 results from 24 houses · How we compute these figures
David Jones is an American artist with 176 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,454. 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 Jones sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,587 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Jones on OpeningBid →What is a David Jones work worth?
Across 140 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Jones work is $1,454.
The median David Jones work on paper sells for $8,073 across 57 lots.
The median David Jones print sells for $363 across 50 lots.
The median David Jones painting sells for $17,522 across 14 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) David Jones prints typically sell for $180–$791 (the middle half of 38 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) David Jones work on papers typically sell for $1,358–$9,923 (the middle half of 32 sold 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 | 55 | $363†‡ | $18,232‡ | 90.9% | 2026-07-29 |
| Paintings | 18 | $17,522 | $41,829 | 77.8% | 2026-10-30 |
| Works on Paper | 72 | $8,073†‡ | $118,683 | 79.2% | 2026-06-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $16,738 | $20,875 | 66.7% | 2018-11-20 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,058† | $1,058† | — | 2026-06-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $41,501‡ | $118,683 | — | 2023-11-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
David Jones's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (55 lots) median $363 with 90.9% sell-through. Paintings (18 lots) median $17,522, record $41,829. A typical David Jones painting sells for around 48× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $41,501.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $180–$791†‡ | $274†‡ | $4,619‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $6,844–$12,736 | $7,313 | $33,900 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $17,103–$21,750 | $19,218 | $41,829 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $1,358–$9,923†‡ | $2,744†‡ | $118,683 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $10,878–$29,478†‡ | $18,232†‡ | $47,906 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $118,683 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $47,906 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $41,829 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $41,172 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $20,875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $18,232‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $18,232‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $12,601 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Jones worth?
Across 140 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Jones work is $1,454. The median David Jones work on paper sells for $8,073 across 57 lots. The median David Jones print sells for $363 across 50 lots. The median David Jones painting sells for $17,522 across 14 lots. Small (under 50 cm) David Jones prints typically sell for $180–$791 (the middle half of 38 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) David Jones work on papers typically sell for $1,358–$9,923 (the middle half of 32 sold 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 Jones work on paper?
Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Jones work on paper is $8,073. 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 Jones's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Jones work on paper is $118,683.
What is the average price of a David Jones print?
Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Jones print is $363. 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 Jones's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Jones print is $18,232. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a David Jones painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Jones painting is $17,522.
What is David Jones's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Jones painting is $41,829.
What is the average price of a small David Jones print?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Jones print (small (under 50 cm)) is $274, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small David Jones work on paper?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Jones work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,744, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Jones's auction record?
David Jones's auction record is $118,683, set in 2016.
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