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# David Mann (b. 1948)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for David Mann at 10 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,694 including buyer’s premium (middle half $847–$3,520, n=9). The auction record is $10,925 for Teton Trail (2009, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teton Trail | Oil on canvas | $10,925 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2009 |
| 2 | Red Lodge Smoke | Oil on canvas | $6,250 | Sotheby's | May 2013 |
| 3 | Bear Claw Medicine | Oil on canvas | $5,937 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | The Waterhole | Oil on canvas | $5,653 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2016 |
| 5 | Navajo Night, 1948 | Oil on canvas | $5,120 | Bonhams | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1984 | Painting | $3,780 | Toomey & Co. | Apr 2023 |
| 7 | The Narrow Escape | Oil on canvas | $3,630 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Spirit of the Buffalo, 1995 | Oil on canvas | $3,520 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Slipstream, 2011 | Acrylic and oil on canvas | $3,125 | Fineartauctionsmiami | Apr 2016 |
| 10 | Four Winds Medicine, 1948 | Oil on canvas | $2,560 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $2,843 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $3,650 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $2,057 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Mann is an American artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $3,125. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by David Mann sold in 2026 for $5,120, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Mann work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Mann work is $3,125.

The median David Mann painting sells for $2,560 across 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $2,560† | $10,925 | 94.4% | 2026-04-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,301–$2,828 | $1,876 | $10,925 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $2,520–$5,402† | $3,650† | $7,000† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $10,925 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $7,000† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Mann worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Mann work is $3,125. The median David Mann painting sells for $2,560 across 17 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a David Mann painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Mann painting is $2,560. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is David Mann's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Mann painting is $10,925.

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

David Mann's auction record is $10,925, set in 2009.

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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 Mann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-mann (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.