> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-michie · updated 2026-11-02

# David Michie (1928–2015)

## What is David Michie’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 68 auction results for David Michie at 6 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $634 including buyer’s premium (middle half $487–$1,135, n=21). The auction record is $4,272 for ON THE BEACH (2026, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ON THE BEACH | <p>Signed lower right, oil on canvas </p> | $4,272 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2026 |
| 2 | A Garden in Lisbon, 1961 | Signed lower right, oil on board | $3,359 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2022 |
| 3 | CORNER OF THE TERRACE, 1971 | Signed and dated lower left, oil on canvas | $3,069 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2022 |
| 4 | GOLDFISH | Signed lower right, oil on canvas | $3,069 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2022 |
| 5 | REFLECTIONS AND FROGS | <p>Signed lower left, oil on canvas</p> | $2,848 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2025 |
| 6 | ARGYLE ARMS, POTTERROW | Signed, oil on board | $2,458 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | Dragonflies in a grassy field, 1990 | Signed lower right, oil on canvas | $1,934 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2024 |
| 8 | My Heart Is a Garden, circa 1964/6 | Signed lower right, oil on canvas | $1,934 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2024 |
| 9 | Stones at Callinish, 1975 | Signed and dated lower left, oil on canvas | $1,876 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2022 |
| 10 | FISHES UNDER THE BOAT | Signed lower left, oil on board | $1,804 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2022 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 56 | $749 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $525 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $1,104 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $634 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 68 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Michie is a Scottish artist with 75 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $703. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by David Michie sold in 2026 for $1,031, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Michie work worth?

Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Michie work is $703.

The median David Michie painting sells for $770 across 56 lots.

The median David Michie work on paper sells for $525 across 7 lots.

The median David Michie sculpture sells for $670 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) David Michie paintings typically sell for $538–$752 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) David Michie paintings typically sell for $859–$2,458 (the middle half of 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $116 | $116 | — | 2025-11-26 |
| Paintings | 59 | $770‡ | $4,272 | 94.9% | 2026-08-12 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $525 | $1,188 | 87.5% | 2025-02-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $670 | $670 | — | 2024-10-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $3,214 | $4,272 | — | 2026-01-14 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

David Michie's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $116. Paintings (59 lots) median $770, record $4,272. A typical David Michie painting sells for around 6.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $3,214.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $538–$752‡ | $656‡ | $1,804 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $859–$2,458 | $1,369 | $4,272 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,347–$1,934‡ | $1,379‡ | $1,934 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $400–$987 | $534 | $1,188 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $4,272 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $3,359 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,188 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,135 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $670 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $116 |

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 Michie worth?

Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Michie work is $703. The median David Michie painting sells for $770 across 56 lots. The median David Michie work on paper sells for $525 across 7 lots. The median David Michie sculpture sells for $670 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) David Michie paintings typically sell for $538–$752 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) David Michie paintings typically sell for $859–$2,458 (the middle half of 21 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 Michie painting?

Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Michie painting is $770. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is David Michie's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Michie painting is $4,272.

### What is the average price of a small David Michie painting?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Michie painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $656, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium David Michie painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Michie painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,369, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is David Michie's auction record?

David Michie's auction record is $4,272, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “David Michie auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-michie (updated 2026-11-02).

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.
