David Levine (1926–2009)
David Levine is an American artist with 81 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,125. 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 Levine sold in 2026 for $2,032, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Levine work is $1,125.
The median David Levine work on paper sells for $1,170 across 57 lots.
The median David Levine painting sells for $1,012 across 4 lots.
The median David Levine print sells for $975 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) David Levine work on papers typically sell for $812–$2,000 (the middle half of 53 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 | 2 | $975 | $1,875 | — | 2024-09-17 |
| Paintings | 4 | $1,012† | $1,560 | — | 2025-04-29 |
| Works on Paper | 66 | $1,170‡ | $5,000 | 86.4% | 2026-06-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $4,040 | $5,000 | — | 2018-06-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
David Levine's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $975. Paintings (4 lots) median $1,012, record $1,560. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $4,040.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 53 | $812–$2,000‡ | $1,187‡ | $5,000 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $5,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $4,080 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,875 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $1,560 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $1,125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $75 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Levine worth?
Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Levine work is $1,125. The median David Levine work on paper sells for $1,170 across 57 lots. The median David Levine painting sells for $1,012 across 4 lots. The median David Levine print sells for $975 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) David Levine work on papers typically sell for $812–$2,000 (the middle half of 53 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 Levine work on paper?
Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Levine work on paper is $1,170. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is David Levine's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Levine work on paper is $5,000.
What is the average price of a small David Levine work on paper?
Based on 53 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Levine work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,187, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is David Levine's auction record?
David Levine's auction record is $5,000, set in 2014.
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