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

# David Palliser (b. 1960)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 12 auction results for David Palliser at 1 houses since 2025. Over the last 24 months the median price was $948 including buyer’s premium (middle half $796–$2,094, n=12). The auction record is $3,275 for DAVID PALLISER, Australia (1960 -), Painting, 1997, oil on canvas, 152.5 x 182.5 cm. (60.03 x 71.84 in.), frame: 157 x 188 x 6 cm. (61.81 x 74.01 x 2.35 in.) (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DAVID PALLISER, Australia (1960 -), Painting, 1997, oil on canvas, 152.5 x 182.5 cm. (60.03 x 71.84 in.), frame: 157 x 188 x 6 cm. (61.81 x 74.01 x 2.35 in.), 1997 | Oil on canvas | $3,275 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Legend, 1988 | Oil on canvas | $2,679 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Laminal, 2004 | Oil on canvas | $2,486 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Lever Hook, 2000 | Oil on canvas | $1,963 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Sponges & Deflectors, 1997 | Oil on canvas | $1,586 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 6 | Untitled, 2000 | Gouache on paper | $1,013 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 7 | Sling, 2005 | Oil on canvas | $883 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 8 | Abstraction with Orange Lines, 2000 | Gouache on paper | $844 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Abstraction with Red & Yellow, 2000 | Gouache on paper | $800 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Abstraction with Black Lines, 2000 | Gouache on paper | $785 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $2,225 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $793 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $1,963 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $800 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Palliser is an Australia artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $948.

A work by David Palliser sold in 2026 for $2,486, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Palliser work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Palliser work is $948.

The median David Palliser painting sells for $2,225 across 6 lots.

The median David Palliser work on paper sells for $793 across 6 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $2,225 | $3,275 | 27.3% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $793 | $1,012 | 50% | 2026-03-25 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1,680–$2,631 | $2,225 | $3,275 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $785–$844 | $800 | $1,012 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $3,275 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,679 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,012 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $844 |

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 Palliser worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Palliser work is $948. The median David Palliser painting sells for $2,225 across 6 lots. The median David Palliser work on paper sells for $793 across 6 lots.

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

Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Palliser painting is $2,225.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Palliser painting is $3,275.

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

Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Palliser work on paper is $793.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Palliser work on paper is $1,012.

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

David Palliser's auction record is $3,275, 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 Palliser auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-palliser (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.