David Klein (1918–2005)
What is David Klein’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 96 auction results for David Klein at 10 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,731 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,080–$4,064, n=14). The auction record is $25,400 for New York / Fly TWA (2025, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York / Fly TWA, 1956 | Poster on paper | $25,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | New York / Fly TWA, 1956 | Lithograph poster | $15,240 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | NEW YORK / FLY TWA, 1960 | Poster on paper | $11,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2023 |
| 4 | New York Fly TWA, 1960 | Lithograph and silkscreen poster | $9,375 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2024 |
| 5 | NEW YORK / FLY TWA, 1956 | Poster | $8,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2020 |
| 6 | NEW YORK / FLY TWA, 1956 | Poster | $8,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2016 |
| 7 | NEW YORK / FLY TWA, 1960 | Poster | $7,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2021 |
| 8 | NEW YORK / FLY TWA, 1956 | Poster | $7,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2015 |
| 9 | NEW YORK / FLY TWA, 1960 | Poster | $7,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2014 |
| 10 | NEW YORK / FLY TWA, 1960 | Poster on paper | $6,760 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 54 | $2,375 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $1,016 |
| Other | 16 | $858 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 67 | $1,200 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 96 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
David Klein is an American artist with 132 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,125. 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 Klein sold in 2026 for $15,240, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Klein on OpeningBid →What is a David Klein work worth?
Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Klein work is $1,125.
The median David Klein print sells for $1,270 across 83 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) David Klein prints typically sell for $720–$3,640 (the middle half of 69 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 | 98 | $1,270†‡ | $25,400 | 84.7% | 2026-09-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $11,250 | $25,400 | — | 2026-09-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 69 | $720–$3,640†‡ | $1,125†‡ | $15,240 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $25,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $15,240 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Klein worth?
Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Klein work is $1,125. The median David Klein print sells for $1,270 across 83 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) David Klein prints typically sell for $720–$3,640 (the middle half of 69 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 Klein print?
Based on 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Klein print is $1,270. 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 Klein's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Klein print is $25,400.
What is the average price of a medium David Klein print?
Based on 69 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Klein print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,125, 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 Klein's auction record?
David Klein's auction record is $25,400, set in 2025.
See the full David Klein record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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