David Mcdermott (b. 1952)
David Mcdermott is an American artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,278. 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 Mcdermott sold in 2013 for $3,358, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Mcdermott work is $1,278.
The median David Mcdermott print sells for $756 across 7 lots.
The median David Mcdermott painting sells for $2,798 across 2 lots.
The median David Mcdermott photograph sells for $275 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $756† | $15,228 | — | 2025-02-27 |
| Paintings | 2 | $2,798‡ | $3,358 | — | 2013-04-28 |
| Photography | 2 | $275† | $275† | 50% | 2025-03-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
David Mcdermott's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $756. Paintings (2 lots) median $2,798, record $3,358. A typical David Mcdermott painting sells for around 3.7× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $15,228 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $6,091 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $3,358 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $2,238‡ |
| Photography | 2025 | $275† |
† 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 Mcdermott worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Mcdermott work is $1,278. The median David Mcdermott print sells for $756 across 7 lots. The median David Mcdermott painting sells for $2,798 across 2 lots. The median David Mcdermott photograph sells for $275 across 1 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 Mcdermott's auction record?
David Mcdermott's auction record is $15,228, set in 1999.
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