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# David Oxtoby (b. 1938)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for David Oxtoby at 8 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $355 including buyer’s premium (middle half $335–$462, n=7). The auction record is $2,014 for 'Elt on Elton'; 'Mr. E. Trip (Dave Edmunds)' (2015, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 'Elt on Elton'; 'Mr. E. Trip (Dave Edmunds)', 1938 | Mixed media | $2,014 | Bonhams | Mar 2015 |
| 2 | Beatle #1, 1967 | Graphite on paper | $711 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2009 |
| 3 | David Jowett Greaves Oxtoby (British, b. 1938) Jagger Initialed and dated "DJGO 67." l...., 1967 | Pencil and ink on paper | $711 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2009 |
| 4 | Smokey Miracle, 1968 | Oil on canvas | $634 | Roseberys London | Mar 2023 |
| 5 | Lee Dorsey, 1967 | Acrylic | $605 | Roseberys London | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | My Sugar Blocked in Traffic, 1972 | Mixed media on paper | $597 | Roseberys London | Aug 2020 |
| 7 | Big Wonder, 1967 | Gouache and ball point pen on paper laid down on card | $542 | Roseberys London | Nov 2020 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Boy King (Elvis), 1977 | Aquatint in colours on wove | $536 | Roseberys London | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Elvis, 1980 | Screenprint in colours | $496 | Roseberys London | Nov 2015 |
| 3 | Golden Years- Jagger | Silkscreen in colours | $496 | Roseberys London | Nov 2015 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $597 |
| Prints | 13 | $431 |
| Paintings | 5 | $388 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $471 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $339 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Oxtoby is a British (modern) artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $433. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by David Oxtoby sold in 2025 for $605, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Oxtoby work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Oxtoby work is $433.

The median David Oxtoby print sells for $391 across 14 lots.

The median David Oxtoby work on paper sells for $536 across 8 lots.

The median David Oxtoby painting sells for $388 across 5 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 17 | $391† | $536 | 82.4% | 2026-07-28 |
| Paintings | 8 | $388 | $634 | 62.5% | 2026-07-27 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $536†‡ | $711 | 66.7% | 2026-07-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $711 | $2,014 | — | 2015-03-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

David Oxtoby's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $391 with 82.4% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $388, record $634. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $711.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $291–$409† | $341† | $469 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $343–$496 | $441 | $536 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $530–$711† | $597† | $711 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $711 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $711 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $634 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $605 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $536 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $496 |

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 Oxtoby worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Oxtoby work is $433. The median David Oxtoby print sells for $391 across 14 lots. The median David Oxtoby work on paper sells for $536 across 8 lots. The median David Oxtoby painting sells for $388 across 5 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a David Oxtoby print?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Oxtoby print is $391. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is David Oxtoby's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Oxtoby print is $536.

### What is the average price of a David Oxtoby work on paper?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Oxtoby work on paper is $536. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is David Oxtoby's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Oxtoby work on paper is $711.

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

David Oxtoby's auction record is $2,014, set in 2015.

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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 Oxtoby auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-oxtoby (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.