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# David Larwill (1956–2011)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 169 auction results for David Larwill at 11 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $660 including buyer’s premium (middle half $538–$14,790, n=26). The auction record is $157,232 for The Story Grows as the Story Goes (2009, Menzies Art Brands). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Story Grows as the Story Goes, 2005 | Oil on canvas | $157,232 | Menzies Art Brands | Mar 2009 |
| 2 | Contemplating His Place in Humanity, 2011 | Marble | $44,900 | Smith & Singer | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | The Dilemma, 2001 | Oil on canvas | $40,950 | Christie's | Aug 2005 |
| 4 | UNPLUGGED, 1996 | Oil on canvas | $40,132 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2009 |
| 5 | FAMILY BALANCE, 2005 | Oil on canvas | $36,987 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2013 |
| 6 | Never be Late, 1997 | Oil on canvas | $33,895 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Spider, 2007 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $32,318 | Smith & Singer | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | WARRIORS WORK, 1956 | Oil paint | $29,375 | Christie's | Jun 2002 |
| 9 | Personal Coronation, 2005 | Oil on canvas | $29,370 | Menzies Art Brands | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | DEPARTURE I, 1985 | Oil on canvas | $27,732 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 46 | $20,009 |
| Sculpture | 9 | $5,670 |
| Other | 18 | $633 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $413 |
| Prints | 11 | $383 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 34 | $22,238 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 50 | $660 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 169 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Larwill is an Australian artist with 271 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $9,437. 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 Larwill sold in 2026 for $12,966, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Larwill work worth?

Across 161 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Larwill work is $9,437.

The median David Larwill painting sells for $15,714 across 90 lots.

The median David Larwill print sells for $509 across 41 lots.

The median David Larwill sculpture sells for $18,978 across 12 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) David Larwill paintings typically sell for $15,307–$27,696 (the middle half of 60 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) David Larwill prints typically sell for $390–$670 (the middle half of 34 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 | 87 | $509† | $2,878† | 47.1% | 2026-10-27 |
| Paintings | 106 | $15,714†‡ | $55,044† | 84.9% | 2026-08-25 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $1,481† | $14,696 | 42.9% | 2019-05-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 16 | $18,978† | $44,900 | 75% | 2026-04-28 |
| Photography | 3 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $42,885†‡ | $157,232 | — | 2026-04-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

David Larwill's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (87 lots) median $509 with 47.1% sell-through. Paintings (106 lots) median $15,714, record $55,044. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $55,044 (buyer's premium not included). A typical David Larwill painting sells for around 31× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $42,885.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $218–$273† | $261† | $345† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $390–$670† | $578† | $1,295† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $3,564–$9,223†‡ | $6,191†‡ | $40,950 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 60 | $15,307–$27,696†‡ | $21,268†‡ | $55,044† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $16,837–$21,925† | $20,190† | $44,900 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $55,044† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $47,928† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $44,900 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $39,311† |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $14,696 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,878† |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,481† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,295† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Larwill worth?

Across 161 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Larwill work is $9,437. The median David Larwill painting sells for $15,714 across 90 lots. The median David Larwill print sells for $509 across 41 lots. The median David Larwill sculpture sells for $18,978 across 12 lots. Large (over 120 cm) David Larwill paintings typically sell for $15,307–$27,696 (the middle half of 60 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) David Larwill prints typically sell for $390–$670 (the middle half of 34 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 Larwill painting?

Based on 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Larwill painting is $15,714. 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 Larwill's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Larwill painting is $55,044. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $55,044 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a David Larwill print?

Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Larwill print is $509. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is David Larwill's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Larwill print is $2,878. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,878 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a David Larwill sculpture?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Larwill sculpture is $18,978. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is David Larwill's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Larwill sculpture is $44,900.

### What is the average price of a large David Larwill painting?

Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a large David Larwill painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $21,268, 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 the average price of a medium David Larwill print?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Larwill print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $578, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

David Larwill's auction record is $157,232, set in 2009.

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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 Larwill auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-larwill (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.