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

# David O'Brien (b. 1964)

David O'Brien is an Australia artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $595. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by David O'Brien sold in 2026 for $868, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David O'Brien work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David O'Brien work is $595.

The median David O'Brien painting sells for $595 across 5 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 | $595† | $868 | 62.5% | 2026-07-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $550–$615† | $595† | $868 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $868 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $615 |

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 O'Brien worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David O'Brien work is $595. The median David O'Brien painting sells for $595 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is David O'Brien's auction record?

David O'Brien's auction record is $868, 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 O'Brien auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-o-brien (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.