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# David Lloyd Blackwood (b. 1941)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 79 auction results for David Lloyd Blackwood at 3 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,847 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,953–$15,001, n=29). The auction record is $93,896 for Ephraim Kelloway's Night Door (2024, Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ephraim Kelloway's Night Door, 1990 | Oil on canvas | $93,896 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Three Fishermen on Stage Head, 2013 | Encaustic on built wood panel | $15,337 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fire Down on the Labrador, 1980 | Etching and aquatint | $88,515 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2026 |
| 2 | Fire Down on the Labrador, 1980 | Colour etching & aquatint | $69,989 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2024 |
| 3 | Loss of the Flora Nickerson, 1993 | Etching and aquatint | $23,049 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Loss of the Flora Nickerson, 1993 | Etching and aquatint | $20,071 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2026 |
| 5 | Wesleyville Fleet in the Labrador Sea, 1995 | Etching and aquatint | $19,911 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2026 |
| 6 | Loss of the Flora S. Nickerson, 1993 | Etching and aquatint | $15,493 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | The Ledgy Rocks, 1990 | Etching and aquatint | $15,001 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Lone Mummer with Cat, 1987 | Etching and aquatint | $7,575 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Sep 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 31 | $3,298 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $5,077 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,103 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 79 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Lloyd Blackwood is a Canadian artist with 105 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $3,941. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by David Lloyd Blackwood sold in 2026 for $7,575, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Lloyd Blackwood work worth?

Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Lloyd Blackwood work is $3,941.

The median David Lloyd Blackwood print sells for $3,757 across 61 lots.

The median David Lloyd Blackwood painting sells for $60,304 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) David Lloyd Blackwood prints typically sell for $3,491–$15,247 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 61 | $3,757‡ | $88,515 | — | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 4 | $60,304‡ | $93,896 | — | 2025-11-26 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | — | 2026-10-29 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2023-06-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $88,515 | $93,896 | — | 2026-05-27 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

David Lloyd Blackwood's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (61 lots) median $3,757. Paintings (4 lots) median $60,304, record $93,896. A typical David Lloyd Blackwood painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $88,515.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,218–$2,143‡ | $1,793‡ | $3,481 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $3,491–$15,247‡ | $4,199‡ | $88,515 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $93,896 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $88,515 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $69,989 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $60,304‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Lloyd Blackwood worth?

Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Lloyd Blackwood work is $3,941. The median David Lloyd Blackwood print sells for $3,757 across 61 lots. The median David Lloyd Blackwood painting sells for $60,304 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) David Lloyd Blackwood prints typically sell for $3,491–$15,247 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a David Lloyd Blackwood print?

Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Lloyd Blackwood print is $3,757. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is David Lloyd Blackwood's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Lloyd Blackwood print is $88,515.

### What is the average price of a medium David Lloyd Blackwood print?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Lloyd Blackwood print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,199, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small David Lloyd Blackwood print?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Lloyd Blackwood print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,793, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is David Lloyd Blackwood's auction record?

David Lloyd Blackwood's auction record is $93,896, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.