David Novros (b. 1941)
David Novros is an American artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $12,500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by David Novros sold in 2026 for $28,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Novros on OpeningBid →What is a David Novros work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Novros work is $12,500.
The median David Novros work on paper sells for $8,820 across 11 lots.
The median David Novros painting sells for $30,240 across 8 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $30,240† | $150,000 | — | 2026-02-27 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $8,820 | $22,500 | 91.7% | 2026-03-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $30,120–$44,190† | $31,620† | $150,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $8,820–$20,000 | $12,700 | $22,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $7,344–$9,275 | $8,750 | $10,795 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $150,000 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $48,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $22,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $20,000 |
† 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 Novros worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Novros work is $12,500. The median David Novros work on paper sells for $8,820 across 11 lots. The median David Novros painting sells for $30,240 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a David Novros work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Novros work on paper is $8,820.
What is David Novros's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Novros work on paper is $22,500.
What is David Novros's auction record?
David Novros's auction record is $150,000, set in 2017.
See the full David Novros record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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