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# David Levinthal (b. 1949)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 52 auction results for David Levinthal at 12 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,270 including buyer’s premium (middle half $719–$1,940, n=19). The auction record is $57,150 for Hitler Moves East (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hitler Moves East, 1973-1975 | Pencil | $57,150 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 2 | Barbie Millicent Roberts: An Original, 1997 | 3 unique large-format color Polaroid prints | $56,250 | Sotheby's | Oct 2009 |
| 3 | Untitled (From Barbie Series) | Myrrh | $37,500 | Phillips | Nov 2015 |
| 4 | Selected Images from The Wild West | Three unique Polaroid prints, each flush-mounted | $6,300 | Phillips | Apr 2021 |
| 5 | Untitled, from the American Beauties series, 1949 | In ink on the verso | $5,736 | Christie's | Oct 2002 |
| 6 | Selected Images (from 'The Wild West'), 1988 | Photograph | $5,292 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 7 | Selected Images from American Beauties, 1990 | Four unique Polaroid prints | $5,040 | Phillips | Oct 2022 |
| 8 | Untitled (Polacolor print), 1990 | In ink in the margin | $4,182 | Christie's | Feb 2003 |
| 9 | Untitled from Desire | Unique Polaroid print | $3,780 | Phillips | Apr 2022 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (from 'Barbie Millicent Roberts: An Original'), 1949 | Color | $4,080 | Bonhams | Oct 2025 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $1,948 |
| Photographs | 35 | $1,820 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 33 | $1,848 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,320 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Levinthal is an American artist with 180 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,666. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by David Levinthal sold in 2026 for $2,176, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Levinthal work worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Levinthal work is $1,666.

The median David Levinthal photograph sells for $1,519 across 37 lots.

The median David Levinthal print sells for $1,948 across 7 lots.

The median David Levinthal work on paper sells for $2,518 across 6 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) David Levinthal photographs typically sell for $1,067–$2,822 (the middle half of 30 sold 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 | 11 | $1,948 | $37,500 | 63.6% | 2026-03-04 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $2,518 | $57,150 | 85.7% | 2026-03-10 |
| Photography | 64 | $1,519† | $6,300 | 57.8% | 2026-07-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $56,250 | $57,150 | — | 2023-10-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $550–$1,320 | $1,260 | $2,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $1,067–$2,822† | $1,666† | $6,300 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $57,150 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $37,500 |
| Photography | 2021 | $6,300 |
| Photography | 2002 | $5,736 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $4,182 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $4,080 |

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 Levinthal worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Levinthal work is $1,666. The median David Levinthal photograph sells for $1,519 across 37 lots. The median David Levinthal print sells for $1,948 across 7 lots. The median David Levinthal work on paper sells for $2,518 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) David Levinthal photographs typically sell for $1,067–$2,822 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a David Levinthal photograph?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Levinthal photograph is $1,519. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is David Levinthal's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Levinthal photograph is $6,300.

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

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Levinthal print is $1,948.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Levinthal print is $37,500.

### What is the average price of a medium David Levinthal photograph?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Levinthal photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,666, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

David Levinthal's auction record is $57,150, set in 2023.

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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 Levinthal auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-levinthal (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.