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# David Jones, British (1895–1974)

## What is David Jones, British’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 9 auction results for David Jones, British at 1 houses since 2026. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,584 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,462–$2,769, n=9). The auction record is $59,106 for Mehefin (2026, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mehefin, 1930 | Graphite and watercolour on wove paper laid on board signe | $59,106 | Waddingtons | Jan 2026 |
| 2 | The Victim: Drawing for Tailpiece to In Parenthesis, 1937 | Graphite, ink, and watercolour on paper inscribed in Latin | $16,613 | Waddingtons | Jan 2026 |
| 3 | GIRL WEARING A JACKET | Graphite, ink, and crayon on wove paper titled to gallery | $2,769 | Waddingtons | Jan 2026 |
| 4 | LOOKING TO THE SEA | Graphite and crayon on paper indistinctly inscribed verso | $2,712 | Waddingtons | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | DUO HOMINES PER AQUAM NOBIS RESTITUERUNT REM | Ink on paper laid on card titled in Latin to upper ed | $2,584 | Waddingtons | Jan 2026 |
| 6 | GIRL AT CHELSEA CLOISTERS, 1940 | Graphite on paper titled and dated "1 Aug 1940" upper righ | $678 | Waddingtons | Mar 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, 1928-1929 | Copper engravings in black on wove paper | $1,554 | Waddingtons | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | The Book of Jonah, Order, The Bride, 1926-1930 | Woodcuts in black on wove paper 1) The Book of Jonah s | $1,462 | Waddingtons | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | THE WOUNDED KNIGHT; NATIVITY WITH SHEPHERDS AND BEASTS REJOICING; DRINK THE WATER OF LIFE FREELY, circa 1930 | Etchings in black on wove paper each signed and dated, pr | $1,279 | Waddingtons | Apr 2026 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $2,740 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $2,069 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 9 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Jones, British is a British artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2026, median price $2,584.

A work by David Jones, British sold in 2026 for $2,712, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Jones, British work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Jones, British work is $2,584.

The median David Jones, British work on paper sells for $2,740 across 6 lots.

The median David Jones, British print sells for $1,462 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $1,462 | $1,554 | — | 2026-04-30 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $2,740 | $59,106 | — | 2026-03-26 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,584–$2,769 | $2,712 | $16,613 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $59,106 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $16,613 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,554 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,462 |

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 Jones, British worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Jones, British work is $2,584. The median David Jones, British work on paper sells for $2,740 across 6 lots. The median David Jones, British print sells for $1,462 across 3 lots.

### What is David Jones, British's auction record?

David Jones, British's auction record is $59,106, set in 2026.

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

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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.