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# David Ratcliff (b. 1970)

David Ratcliff is an artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,875. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by David Ratcliff sold in 2022 for $1,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Ratcliff work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Ratcliff work is $1,875.

The median David Ratcliff painting sells for $1,875 across 10 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 | 15 | $1,875† | $16,250 | 66.7% | 2024-03-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $1,264–$2,500† | $1,875† | $16,250 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $16,250 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $4,234 |

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 Ratcliff worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Ratcliff work is $1,875. The median David Ratcliff painting sells for $1,875 across 10 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Ratcliff painting is $1,875. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Ratcliff painting is $16,250.

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

David Ratcliff's auction record is $16,250, set in 2013.

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

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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.