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# David Niven (1910–1983)

David Niven is a British (modern) artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $4,408.

A work by David Niven sold in 2015 for $4,459, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Niven work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Niven work is $4,408.

The median David Niven painting sells for $4,459 across 1 lots.

The median David Niven work on paper sells for $4,358 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $4,459 | $4,459 | — | 2015-03-19 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $4,358 | $4,358 | — | 2017-09-27 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2025-10-23 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $4,459 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $4,358 |

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 Niven worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Niven work is $4,408. The median David Niven painting sells for $4,459 across 1 lots. The median David Niven work on paper sells for $4,358 across 1 lots.

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

David Niven's auction record is $4,459, set in 2015.

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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 Niven auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-niven (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.