David Medalla (1942–2020)
David Medalla is a Filipino artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $4,264. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by David Medalla is recorded as sold in 2025 for $8,625; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Medalla on OpeningBid →What is a David Medalla work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Medalla work is $4,264.
The median David Medalla painting sells for $5,227 across 9 lots.
The median David Medalla work on paper sells for $1,202 across 5 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 11 | $5,227‡ | $12,188‡ | 81.8% | 2025-12-07 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $1,202‡ | $4,264‡ | 71.4% | 2025-10-25 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $4,460–$9,700‡ | $7,837‡ | $12,188‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $12,188‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $10,776‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $4,264‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,500‡ |
‡ 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 Medalla worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Medalla work is $4,264. The median David Medalla painting sells for $5,227 across 9 lots. The median David Medalla work on paper sells for $1,202 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a David Medalla painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Medalla painting is $5,227. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is David Medalla's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Medalla painting is $12,188. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is David Medalla's auction record?
David Medalla's auction record is $12,188, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full David Medalla record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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