> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-manuel · updated 2026-11-01

# David Manuel (b. 1940)

David Manuel is an American artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $4,062. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by David Manuel sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $4,500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Manuel work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Manuel work is $4,062.

The median David Manuel sculpture sells for $2,706 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $2,706‡ | $10,400 | — | 2022-11-16 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $10,400 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $4,312‡ |

‡ 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 Manuel worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Manuel work is $4,062. The median David Manuel sculpture sells for $2,706 across 4 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 Manuel's auction record?

David Manuel's auction record is $4,312, set in 2008. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.