David Linley (b. 1961)
What is David Linley’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 91 auction results for David Linley at 21 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,430 including buyer’s premium (middle half $771–$2,781, n=8). The auction record is $20,000 for Pair of commodes (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pair of commodes, circa 2001 | Sycamore, ebony | $20,000 | Christie's | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | Set of eight Klismos chairs, laminated plywood and walnut, 2003 | Chairs | $10,040 | Chiswick Auctions | Jan 2022 |
| 3 | ‘LIZARD COLLECTION’ DINING TABLE | Macassar ebony and chromium-plated metal and Perspex, each end opening to fitted drawers , stamped LINLEY to drawer handles, 230cm wide, 74cm high, 110cm deep; together with a set of EIGHT ‘DICE’ CHAIRS, including two carvers, by David Linley, walnut with cream upholstery, all stamped LINLEY with maker’s fabric labels, carver 61cm wide, 71cm high, 61cm deep | $7,565 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2021 |
| 4 | BOOKCASE, CONTEMPORARY | Inlaid and carved sycamore with marquetry inlay, with keys | $6,404 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2022 |
| 5 | 'Villa' architectural jewellery box, circa 1994 | Walnut | $6,307 | Chiswick Auctions | Aug 2023 |
| 6 | DAVID LINLEY (BRITISH, B.1961) | Walnut frame | $5,877 | Chiswick Auctions | Sep 2021 |
| 7 | ‘Pimlico’ Chesterfield sofa | Walnut frame | $5,877 | Chiswick Auctions | Sep 2021 |
| 8 | DINING TABLE, CONTEMPORARY | Inlaid oak | $5,569 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2022 |
| 9 | A satinwood, walnut, sycamore and parcel-gilt console table, late 20th century | Satinwood, walnut, sycamore and parcel-gilt | $5,562 | Christie's | Mar 1999 |
| 10 | The Aston Chair and Stool | Chair and stool | $5,447 | deVeres Art Auctions | Nov 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 56 | $2,393 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $3,284 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $1,595 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $352 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 91 results from 21 houses · How we compute these figures
David Linley is a British (modern) artist with 99 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,268. 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 Linley sold in 2026 for $3,570, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Linley work is $2,268.
The median David Linley work on paper sells for $4,443 across 7 lots.
The median David Linley photograph sells for $187 across 4 lots.
The median David Linley sculpture sells for $2,643 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $1,034† | $1,034† | 50% | 2021-10-28 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $4,443‡ | $16,501‡ | — | 2024-03-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $2,643 | $2,768 | — | 2025-12-09 |
| Photography | 4 | $187 | $214 | — | 2022-10-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $16,501‡ | $50,737‡ | — | 2025-04-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $16,501‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $6,981‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $2,768 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $2,518 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,034† |
| Photography | 2018 | $214 |
| Photography | 2018 | $214 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Linley worth?
Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Linley work is $2,268. The median David Linley work on paper sells for $4,443 across 7 lots. The median David Linley photograph sells for $187 across 4 lots. The median David Linley sculpture sells for $2,643 across 2 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 David Linley's auction record?
David Linley's auction record is $50,737, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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