> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-novros · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

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

## 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.

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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 Novros auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-novros (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.