David McElhinney (b. 1972)
David McElhinney is an artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $557. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by David McElhinney sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $649 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David McElhinney on OpeningBid →What is a David McElhinney work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David McElhinney work is $557.
The median David McElhinney painting sells for $596 across 7 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 | 8 | $596† | $742† | 87.5% | 2025-03-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $433–$636† | $542† | $742† |
† 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 | 2017 | $742† |
| Paintings | 2018 | $678† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David McElhinney worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David McElhinney work is $557. The median David McElhinney painting sells for $596 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David McElhinney's auction record?
David McElhinney's auction record is $1,008, set in 2012. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,008 (buyer's premium not included).
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