David Moore (1927–2003)
David Moore is an Australian artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,895. 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 Moore sold in 2020 for a hammer price of $25,810 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Moore on OpeningBid →What is a David Moore work worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Moore work is $1,895.
The median David Moore photograph sells for $2,047 across 40 lots.
The median David Moore painting sells for $935 across 4 lots.
The median David Moore print sells for $579 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) David Moore photographs typically sell for $1,156–$3,374 (the middle half of 34 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 | $579† | $579† | — | 2020-12-17 |
| Paintings | 4 | $935 | $4,732 | — | 2021-11-03 |
| Photography | 51 | $2,047†‡ | $25,810† | 78.4% | 2020-11-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $17,438† | $25,810† | — | 2020-11-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
David Moore's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $579. Paintings (4 lots) median $935, record $4,732. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $17,438.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,957–$3,677†‡ | $3,532†‡ | $3,866† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $1,156–$3,374† | $1,971† | $25,810† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2020 | $25,810† |
| Photography | 2016 | $17,438 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $4,732 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $1,017 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $579† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Moore worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Moore work is $1,895. The median David Moore photograph sells for $2,047 across 40 lots. The median David Moore painting sells for $935 across 4 lots. The median David Moore print sells for $579 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) David Moore photographs typically sell for $1,156–$3,374 (the middle half of 34 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 Moore photograph?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Moore photograph is $2,047. 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 Moore's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Moore photograph is $25,810. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $25,810 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium David Moore photograph?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Moore photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,971, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David Moore's auction record?
David Moore's auction record is $25,810, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $25,810 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full David Moore record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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