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# David Joseph Bles (1821–1899)

David Joseph Bles is a Dutch artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $3,245. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by David Joseph Bles sold in 2023 for $6,997, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 David Joseph Bles work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a David Joseph Bles work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Joseph Bles work is $3,245.

The median David Joseph Bles painting sells for $3,245 across 4 lots.

The median David Joseph Bles work on paper sells for $3,494 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 | 7 | $3,245 | $17,135 | 57.1% | 2005-04-26 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $3,494 | $6,111 | — | 2004-10-26 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $17,135 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $6,111 |
| Paintings | 2002 | $4,150 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $878 |

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 Joseph Bles worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Joseph Bles work is $3,245. The median David Joseph Bles painting sells for $3,245 across 4 lots. The median David Joseph Bles work on paper sells for $3,494 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is David Joseph Bles's auction record?

David Joseph Bles's auction record is $17,135, set in 2005.

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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.