David Messer (1912–1998)
David Messer is an artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $170. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by David Messer sold in 2021 for $276, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Messer on OpeningBid →What is a David Messer work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Messer work is $170.
The median David Messer painting sells for $170 across 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $170‡ | $483 | 71.4% | 2021-04-16 |
‡ 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 | $170–$348‡ | $207‡ | $483 |
‡ 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 | 2014 | $483 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $420‡ |
‡ 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 Messer worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Messer work is $170. The median David Messer painting sells for $170 across 10 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a David Messer painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Messer painting is $170. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is David Messer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Messer painting is $483.
What is David Messer's auction record?
David Messer's auction record is $483, set in 2014.
See the full David Messer record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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