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# David Reed (b. 1946)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 53 auction results for David Reed at 14 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $35,050 including buyer’s premium (middle half $31,579–$42,132, n=6). The auction record is $163,925 for #500, oil and alkyd on linen (2022, Dorotheum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #500, oil and alkyd on linen, 2000 | Oil and alkyd on linen | $163,925 | Dorotheum | Jun 2022 |
| 2 | Painting, oil and alkyd on canvas | Oil paint | $83,970 | Phillips | Dec 2013 |
| 3 | 349, Öl und Alkyd auf Leinwand, 1996 | Öl und Alkyd auf Leinwand | $83,250 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | Ohne Titel (Öl und Acryl auf Leinwand), 2000 | Öl und Acryl auf Leinwand | $81,358 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | Painting, oil and alkyd on canvas, 1998 | Oil paint | $80,707 | Phillips | Mar 2023 |
| 6 | Painting, acrylic on two joined canvases, 1979 | Acrylic paint | $75,000 | Christie's | Sep 2019 |
| 7 | Untitled (oil and alkyd on linen), 2001 | Linen | $68,040 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | #294-2, 1990 | Linen | $63,000 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 9 | Painting, oil and alkyd on canvas, 2001-2003 | Oil paint | $59,695 | Christie's | Apr 2014 |
| 10 | Untitled, 2000 | Öl und Alkyd auf Leinwand | $57,518 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Dec 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 39 | $33,600 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 29 | $43,476 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $7,016 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 53 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Reed is an American artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $27,500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by David Reed sold in 2026 for $32,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Reed work worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Reed work is $27,500.

The median David Reed painting sells for $31,438 across 42 lots.

The median David Reed print sells for $6,048 across 3 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) David Reed paintings typically sell for $31,979–$62,174 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $6,048 | $11,875 | — | 2023-03-29 |
| Paintings | 44 | $31,438† | $83,970 | 95.5% | 2026-09-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $83,970 | $163,925 | — | 2022-06-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

David Reed's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $6,048. Paintings (44 lots) median $31,438, record $83,970. A typical David Reed painting sells for around 5.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $83,970.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $5,000–$9,274 | $7,200 | $39,228 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $31,979–$62,174† | $43,613† | $83,970 |

† 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 | $83,970 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $83,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $11,875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $6,048 |

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 Reed worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Reed work is $27,500. The median David Reed painting sells for $31,438 across 42 lots. The median David Reed print sells for $6,048 across 3 lots. Large (over 120 cm) David Reed paintings typically sell for $31,979–$62,174 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Reed painting is $31,438. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Reed painting is $83,970.

### What is the average price of a large David Reed painting?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a large David Reed painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $43,613, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium David Reed painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Reed painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

David Reed's auction record is $163,925, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “David Reed auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-reed (updated 2026-11-03).

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.