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# DAVID MACBETH SUTHERLAND (1883–1974)

## What is DAVID MACBETH SUTHERLAND’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 15 auction results for DAVID MACBETH SUTHERLAND at 1 houses since 2022. Over the last 24 months the median price was $837 including buyer’s premium (middle half $707–$1,529, n=8). The auction record is $2,574 for PLOCKTON, WESTER ROSS (2024, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PLOCKTON, WESTER ROSS | Signed, oil on board | $2,574 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2024 |
| 2 | SHADOW ON THE LAWN - 1982 | <p>Signed and dated lower right, titled to the remains of a label verso, oil on canvas</p> | $1,957 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2026 |
| 3 | GRUINARD BAY | Signed lower right, oil on canvas, with a further composition verso | $1,914 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | PLOCKTON | <p>Signed and inscribed with title to board verso, oil on board</p> | $1,784 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2025 |
| 5 | LAIDE, WESTER ROSS | Signed, inscribed with title verso, oil on board | $1,520 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | LOOKING TOWARDS DUNCRAIG FROM PLOCKTON | Oil on canvas | $1,444 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | EVENING, LOCH CARRON | Signed lower right, oil on board | $1,272 | Lyon & Turnbull | Feb 2022 |
| 8 | FIRST COAST, GUINARD, WESTER ROSS | Signed, oil on card | $1,126 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | UNTITLED (CORNFIELD BELOW A HILL) | <p>Oil on board</p> | $855 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2026 |
| 10 | COUNTRY LANE, JOPPA | <p>Signed and indistinctly dated lower right, oil on board</p> | $819 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $1,199 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $1,482 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $750 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 15 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


DAVID MACBETH SUTHERLAND is a Scottish artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $1,126.

A work by DAVID MACBETH SUTHERLAND sold in 2026 for $1,957, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a DAVID MACBETH SUTHERLAND work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a DAVID MACBETH SUTHERLAND work is $1,126.

The median DAVID MACBETH SUTHERLAND painting sells for $1,199 across 14 lots.

The median DAVID MACBETH SUTHERLAND work on paper sells for $475 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $1,199 | $2,574 | 87.5% | 2026-02-11 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $475 | $475 | 50% | 2022-02-09 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $579–$1,087 | $784 | $2,574 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,315–$1,815 | $1,482 | $1,957 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,574 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,957 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $475 |

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 MACBETH SUTHERLAND worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a DAVID MACBETH SUTHERLAND work is $1,126. The median DAVID MACBETH SUTHERLAND painting sells for $1,199 across 14 lots. The median DAVID MACBETH SUTHERLAND work on paper sells for $475 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a DAVID MACBETH SUTHERLAND painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a DAVID MACBETH SUTHERLAND painting is $1,199.

### What is DAVID MACBETH SUTHERLAND's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a DAVID MACBETH SUTHERLAND painting is $2,574.

### What is DAVID MACBETH SUTHERLAND's auction record?

DAVID MACBETH SUTHERLAND's auction record is $2,574, set in 2024.

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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 MACBETH SUTHERLAND auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-macbeth-sutherland (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.
