David Potts (1926–2012)
David Potts is an Australia artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $686. 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 Potts is recorded as sold in 2020 for $3,289; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Potts on OpeningBid →What is a David Potts work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Potts work is $686.
The median David Potts photograph sells for $647 across 21 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) David Potts photographs typically sell for $335–$1,683 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 32 | $647†‡ | $5,084 | 65.6% | 2026-07-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $335–$1,683†‡ | $647†‡ | $5,084 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2015 | $5,084 |
| Photography | 2015 | $4,591‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Potts worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Potts work is $686. The median David Potts photograph sells for $647 across 21 lots. Small (under 50 cm) David Potts photographs typically sell for $335–$1,683 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 Potts photograph?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Potts photograph is $647. 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 Potts's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Potts photograph is $5,084.
What is the average price of a small David Potts photograph?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Potts photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $647, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Potts's auction record?
David Potts's auction record is $5,084, set in 2015.
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