David Lever (b. 1943)
What is David Lever’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for David Lever at 1 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $204 including buyer’s premium (middle half $173–$265, n=13). The auction record is $512 for Partners (2025, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Partners, 2021 | Oil on canvas | $512 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 2 | Such is Life, 2007 | Oil on canvas | $385 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 3 | Peace, 2021 | Oil on canvas | $342 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 4 | Preparing for the Eternity Run, 2001 | Oil on board | $265 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | Tobacco Merchant, Hay & George Streets, Sydney | Oil on canvas | $243 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 6 | Clown, 2004 | Oil | $238 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 7 | Surry Hills 1900, 1900 | Oil on canvas | $225 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 8 | Vanessa's Raven, Arrk, Arrk, 2020 | Oil on canvas | $204 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| 9 | Neighbour Hood Watch 2, 2023 | Oil on canvas | $189 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | Peace, 2021 | Oil on canvas | $178 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $215 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $215 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 1 houses · How we compute these figures
David Lever is an Australia artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $211. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by David Lever sold in 2025 for $265, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full David Lever record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View David Lever on OpeningBid →What is a David Lever work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Lever work is $211.
The median David Lever painting sells for $197 across 20 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 | 37 | $197† | $512 | 54.1% | 2025-07-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $173–$259† | $217† | $512 |
† 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 | 2025 | $512 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $385 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Lever worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Lever work is $211. The median David Lever painting sells for $197 across 20 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a David Lever painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Lever painting is $197. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David Lever's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Lever painting is $512.
What is the average price of a medium David Lever painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Lever painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $217, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David Lever's auction record?
David Lever's auction record is $512, set in 2025.
See the full David Lever record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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