> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-lever · updated 2026-11-01

# David Lever (b. 1943)

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

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $215 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “David Lever auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-lever (updated 2026-11-01).

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.