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# David Ostrowski (b. 1981)

## What is David Ostrowski’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 110 auction results for David Ostrowski at 11 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $16,195 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,820–$20,320, n=13). The auction record is $411,050 for F (A thing is a thing in a whole which it's not) (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F (A thing is a thing in a whole which it's not), 2012 | Acrylic, lacquer and paper on canvas | $411,050 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 2 | F (Gee Vaucher), 2012 | Painting | $292,579 | Phillips | Jul 2014 |
| 3 | F (Between Two Ferns) | Oil, lacquer, paper on canvas | $281,000 | Phillips | May 2014 |
| 4 | F ( A thing is a thing in a whole which it's not), 2012 | Oil, lacquer and paper collage on canvas | $244,391 | Christie's | Sep 2014 |
| 5 | F (Gee Vaucher) | Painting | $161,000 | Phillips | Sep 2014 |
| 6 | F (A thing is a thing in a whole which it's not), 2012 | Painting | $142,398 | Phillips | Feb 2014 |
| 7 | F (A thing is a thing in a whole which its not), 2012 | Painting | $132,776 | Phillips | Jul 2014 |
| 8 | F (Jet Grill), 2013 | Painting | $128,140 | Phillips | Oct 2014 |
| 9 | F (Ben Stiller - Bilder die Ähnlichkeit haben mit meinem Vater), 2011 | Canvas | $125,000 | Phillips | Nov 2014 |
| 10 | F (Between Two Ferns), 2011 | Painting | $119,172 | Phillips | Oct 2014 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 93 | $25,000 |
| Other | 6 | $12,830 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 69 | $27,770 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $12,152 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 110 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Ostrowski is a German artist with 139 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $23,037. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by David Ostrowski is recorded as sold in 2025 for $25,850; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Ostrowski work worth?

Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Ostrowski work is $23,037.

The median David Ostrowski painting sells for $23,628 across 95 lots.

The median David Ostrowski work on paper sells for $43,875 across 3 lots.

The median David Ostrowski print sells for $741 across 3 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) David Ostrowski paintings typically sell for $18,875–$52,698 (the middle half of 63 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) David Ostrowski paintings typically sell for $8,735–$23,016 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $741‡ | $3,254 | — | 2024-11-27 |
| Paintings | 113 | $23,628‡ | $411,050 | 84.1% | 2026-03-06 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $43,875 | $54,185 | 60% | 2017-03-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $13,591‡ | $13,591‡ | — | 2021-12-01 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $137,587 | $411,050 | — | 2015-02-13 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

David Ostrowski's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $741. Paintings (113 lots) median $23,628, record $411,050. A typical David Ostrowski painting sells for around 32× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $137,587.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $8,735–$23,016‡ | $11,134‡ | $63,120 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 63 | $18,875–$52,698‡ | $27,770‡ | $411,050 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $411,050 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $292,579 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $54,185 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $43,875 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $13,591‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $3,254 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $741 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Ostrowski worth?

Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Ostrowski work is $23,037. The median David Ostrowski painting sells for $23,628 across 95 lots. The median David Ostrowski work on paper sells for $43,875 across 3 lots. The median David Ostrowski print sells for $741 across 3 lots. Large (over 120 cm) David Ostrowski paintings typically sell for $18,875–$52,698 (the middle half of 63 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) David Ostrowski paintings typically sell for $8,735–$23,016 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a David Ostrowski painting?

Based on 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Ostrowski painting is $23,628. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is David Ostrowski's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Ostrowski painting is $411,050.

### What is the average price of a large David Ostrowski painting?

Based on 63 sold lots, the median auction price of a large David Ostrowski painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $27,770, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium David Ostrowski painting?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Ostrowski painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,134, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

David Ostrowski's auction record is $411,050, set in 2014.

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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 Ostrowski auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-ostrowski (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.