> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-korty · updated 2026-11-02

# David Korty (b. 1971)

## What is David Korty’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for David Korty at 8 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $508 including buyer’s premium (middle half $448–$2,032, n=5). The auction record is $24,645 for Untitled (watercolour and plaster on board) (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (watercolour and plaster on board), 1999 | Plaster | $24,645 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 2 | Untitled (Three Boys), 2008 | Oil on linen | $6,930 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 3 | Regent Street, 2006 | Linen | $5,400 | Sotheby's | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | Untitled (110 commuter), 2007 | Oil on linen with wax pencil | $4,032 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 5 | Untitled (Los Angeles River), 2001 | Graphite | $3,669 | Christie's | Oct 2009 |
| 6 | Untitled (Trafalgar Square), 2004 | Graphite | $3,257 | Christie's | Sep 2016 |
| 7 | Untitled (Heathrow Airport), 2004 | Acrylic on linen | $3,175 | Sotheby's | Jun 2023 |
| 8 | Structure with Colored Parts, 2012 | Graphite, paper, ink, oil, acrylic and wax pastel on canvas | $2,816 | Sotheby's | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | Untitled (Mormon Temple), 2005 | Oil and oilstick on linen | $2,250 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 10 | Film Strip, 2013 | Ink | $2,032 | Rago Arts | Jun 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $3,175 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $879 |
| Other | 6 | $693 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $3,257 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $1,280 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $506 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Korty is an American artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,657.

A work by David Korty sold in 2026 for $2,816, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a David Korty work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Korty work is $1,657.

The median David Korty work on paper sells for $1,109 across 10 lots.

The median David Korty painting sells for $2,996 across 8 lots.

The median David Korty sculpture sells for $24,645 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $2,996 | $6,930 | 88.9% | 2026-07-07 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $1,109 | $3,669 | 90.9% | 2025-10-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $24,645 | $24,645 | — | 2006-10-17 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $2,906–$5,058 | $3,604 | $6,930 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $24,645 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $6,930 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $5,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $3,669 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $3,257 |

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 Korty worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Korty work is $1,657. The median David Korty work on paper sells for $1,109 across 10 lots. The median David Korty painting sells for $2,996 across 8 lots. The median David Korty sculpture sells for $24,645 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a David Korty work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Korty work on paper is $1,109.

### What is David Korty's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Korty work on paper is $3,669.

### What is David Korty's auction record?

David Korty's auction record is $24,645, set in 2006.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “David Korty auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-korty (updated 2026-11-02).

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.