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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “David Messer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-messer (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.