> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-quinn · updated 2026-11-01

# David Quinn (b. 1971)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 12 auction results for David Quinn at 3 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $222 including buyer’s premium (middle half $161–$305, n=6). The auction record is $1,247 for Laneway (2019, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laneway, 2003 | Acrylic on board | $1,247 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2019 |
| 2 | Laneway, 2003 | Acrylic on board | $1,247 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2019 |
| 3 | Margin No. 12, 2010 | Acrylic and crayon on paper | $815 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2024 |
| 4 | MURMUR 3, 2011 | Mixed media on MDF | $315 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | PEWTER (CAT. NO. 18), 2012 | Mixed media on paper | $315 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | BLEED, 2015 | Oil bar and polychromo on paper on plywood | $272 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | PEWTER 2012, 2012 | Mixed media on paper | $172 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | PEWTER (CAT. NO. 16), 2012 | Mixed media on paper | $158 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | PEWTER (CAT. NO. 17), 2012 | Mixed media on paper | $158 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jun 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $222 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $172 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Quinn is an artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $315. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by David Quinn sold in 2025 for $315, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Quinn work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Quinn work is $315.

The median David Quinn work on paper sells for $222 across 6 lots.

The median David Quinn painting sells for $1,247 across 1 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 | 1 | $1,247 | $1,247 | — | 2019-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $222 | $815 | — | 2025-06-23 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $158–$272 | $172 | $315 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,247 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $815 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $315 |

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 Quinn worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Quinn work is $315. The median David Quinn work on paper sells for $222 across 6 lots. The median David Quinn painting sells for $1,247 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

David Quinn's auction record is $1,247, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “David Quinn auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-quinn (updated 2026-11-01).

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.