David Mesly (1918–2004)
David Mesly is a French artist with 84 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,995. 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 Mesly is recorded as sold in 2025 for $3,461; 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 Mesly on OpeningBid →What is a David Mesly work worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Mesly work is $2,995.
The median David Mesly sculpture sells for $2,995 across 52 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) David Mesly sculptures typically sell for $1,982–$3,756 (the middle half of 46 sold 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 | 67 | $2,995†‡ | $10,817 | 77.6% | 2025-03-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $10,385 | $10,817 | — | 2012-06-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $1,982–$3,756†‡ | $2,995†‡ | $10,817 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,776–$3,965 | $3,246 | $6,702 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $10,817 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $10,385 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Mesly worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Mesly work is $2,995. The median David Mesly sculpture sells for $2,995 across 52 lots. Small (under 50 cm) David Mesly sculptures typically sell for $1,982–$3,756 (the middle half of 46 sold 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 the average price of a David Mesly sculpture?
Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Mesly sculpture is $2,995. 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 Mesly's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Mesly sculpture is $10,817.
What is the average price of a small David Mesly sculpture?
Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Mesly sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,995, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Mesly's auction record?
David Mesly's auction record is $10,817, set in 2011.
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