David Roberts (1796–1864)
David Roberts is a Scottish artist with 282 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $517. 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 Roberts sold in 2026 for $154,759, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Roberts on OpeningBid →What is a David Roberts work worth?
Across 179 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Roberts work is $517.
The median David Roberts print sells for $335 across 151 lots.
The median David Roberts work on paper sells for $786 across 33 lots.
The median David Roberts painting sells for $3,710 across 20 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) David Roberts prints typically sell for $80–$650 (the middle half of 53 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) David Roberts prints typically sell for $130–$1,079 (the middle half of 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 207 | $335†‡ | $49,560† | 72.9% | 2026-09-23 |
| Paintings | 30 | $3,710†‡ | $154,759 | 66.7% | 2026-10-22 |
| Works on Paper | 46 | $786†‡ | $88,920 | 71.7% | 2025-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $28,487†‡ | $154,759 | — | 2026-10-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
David Roberts's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (207 lots) median $335 with 72.9% sell-through. Paintings (30 lots) median $3,710, record $154,759. A typical David Roberts painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $28,487.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 53 | $80–$650†‡ | $253†‡ | $10,953‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 42 | $130–$1,079†‡ | $392†‡ | $49,560† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $476–$2,526†‡ | $699†‡ | $3,959 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $4,762–$7,072†‡ | $5,789†‡ | $22,043 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $174–$1,331†‡ | $786†‡ | $88,920 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $154,759 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $88,920 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $62,244 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $49,560† |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $33,600 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $22,043 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Roberts worth?
Across 179 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Roberts work is $517. The median David Roberts print sells for $335 across 151 lots. The median David Roberts work on paper sells for $786 across 33 lots. The median David Roberts painting sells for $3,710 across 20 lots. Small (under 50 cm) David Roberts prints typically sell for $80–$650 (the middle half of 53 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) David Roberts prints typically sell for $130–$1,079 (the middle half of 42 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 Roberts print?
Based on 151 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Roberts print is $335. 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 Roberts's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Roberts print is $49,560. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $49,560 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a David Roberts work on paper?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Roberts work on paper is $786. 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 Roberts's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Roberts work on paper is $88,920.
What is the average price of a David Roberts painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Roberts painting is $3,710. 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 Roberts's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Roberts painting is $154,759.
What is the average price of a small David Roberts print?
Based on 53 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Roberts print (small (under 50 cm)) is $253, 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 the average price of a medium David Roberts print?
Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Roberts print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $392, 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 Roberts's auction record?
David Roberts's auction record is $120,590, set in 2026.
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