David Lance Goines (b. 1945)
What is David Lance Goines’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 16 auction results for David Lance Goines at 4 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $125 including buyer’s premium (middle half $113–$150, n=7). The auction record is $910 for THEATRIC AND ENTERTAINMENT ADVERTISTING. (2016, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calligraphy folios, including "A Basic Formal Hand" and "An Introduction to the Elements of Calligraphy", 1970-1971 | Printing | $200 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jun 2023 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THEATRIC AND ENTERTAINMENT ADVERTISTING., circa 1970s | Posters on paper | $910 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2016 |
| 2 | Untitled, 1974-1987 | Posters | $825 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 1992 |
| 3 | [THEATRIC AND ENTERTAINMENT ADVERTISTING.], circa 1970s | Posters on paper | $487 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2016 |
| 4 | Berkeley Conference Center, 1993 | Pencil | $201 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 1995 |
| 5 | Annunciation, 1975 | Lithograph | $175 | Clars Auction Gallery | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Oakland Symphony Fiftieth Season Poster, 1983 | Lithograph | $175 | Clars Auction Gallery | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Hosferatu Poster, 1977 | Lithograph | $125 | Clars Auction Gallery | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Karl Kardel Co. Poster, 1984 | Lithograph | $125 | Clars Auction Gallery | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Oakland Children's Hospital Poster, 1987 | Lithograph | $125 | Clars Auction Gallery | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 12 | $150 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $125 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
David Lance Goines is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $150. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by David Lance Goines sold in 2025 for $175, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full David Lance Goines record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View David Lance Goines on OpeningBid →What is a David Lance Goines work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Lance Goines work is $150.
The median David Lance Goines print sells for $125 across 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 13 | $125† | $910 | — | 2025-12-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $102–$182† | $125† | $910 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $910 |
| Prints & Editions | 1992 | $825 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Lance Goines worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Lance Goines work is $150. The median David Lance Goines print sells for $125 across 13 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a David Lance Goines print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Lance Goines print is $125. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David Lance Goines's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Lance Goines print is $910.
What is the average price of a medium David Lance Goines print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Lance Goines print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David Lance Goines's auction record?
David Lance Goines's auction record is $910, set in 2016.
See the full David Lance Goines record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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