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# David Kim Whittaker (b. 1964)

David Kim Whittaker is a British artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $26,158. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by David Kim Whittaker sold in 2022 for $65,399, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Kim Whittaker work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Kim Whittaker work is $26,158.

The median David Kim Whittaker painting sells for $31,965 across 20 lots.

The median David Kim Whittaker work on paper sells for $3,431 across 3 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 | 23 | $31,965 | $112,342 | 87% | 2024-03-26 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $3,431 | $8,311 | 33.3% | 2021-12-09 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $21,214–$50,905 | $32,680 | $79,739 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $112,342 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $79,739 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $8,311 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $3,431 |

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 Kim Whittaker worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Kim Whittaker work is $26,158. The median David Kim Whittaker painting sells for $31,965 across 20 lots. The median David Kim Whittaker work on paper sells for $3,431 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a David Kim Whittaker painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Kim Whittaker painting is $31,965.

### What is David Kim Whittaker's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Kim Whittaker painting is $112,342.

### What is the average price of a medium David Kim Whittaker painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Kim Whittaker painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $32,680, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is David Kim Whittaker's auction record?

David Kim Whittaker's auction record is $112,342, set in 2018.

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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.