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# David Robilliard (1962–1988)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for David Robilliard at 4 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,098 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,748–$3,147, n=5). The auction record is $7,867 for Two drawings of faces (2026, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Two drawings of faces, 1984 | Watercolour | $7,867 | Sworders | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | They've All Got Butterfly Eyes, 1987 | Acrylic paint | $6,000 | Wright | Nov 2006 |
| 3 | Self portrait; Drawing of Horace from the Westmacott Dream Sculpture, 1984 | Gouache on paper | $5,362 | Roseberys London | Mar 2024 |
| 4 | Untitled (Banana Head), 1985 | Watercolour on paper | $3,998 | Roseberys London | Nov 2023 |
| 5 | Untitled (ink on paper), 1985 | Ink | $3,900 | Wright | Apr 2022 |
| 6 | Fuzzy Head, 1984 | Ink | $3,147 | Sworders | Oct 2026 |
| 7 | Fuck Don't Fight, 1985 | Ink on paper | $2,665 | Roseberys London | Nov 2023 |
| 8 | Portrait, 1984 | Acrylic on paper | $2,665 | Roseberys London | Nov 2023 |
| 9 | A man reading, 1986 | Pen and ink | $2,098 | Sworders | Oct 2026 |
| 10 | A portrait of a man, 1986 | Pen and ink | $1,748 | Sworders | Oct 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 11 | $2,665 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $3,147 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Robilliard is a British (modern) artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,665. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by David Robilliard sold in 2026 for $3,147, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Robilliard work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Robilliard work is $2,665.

The median David Robilliard work on paper sells for $2,906 across 10 lots.

The median David Robilliard painting sells for $4,332 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $4,332 | $6,000 | 40% | 2023-11-29 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $2,906 | $7,867 | — | 2026-10-07 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,923–$3,949 | $3,147 | $7,867 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $7,867 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $6,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $5,362 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $2,665 |

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 Robilliard worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Robilliard work is $2,665. The median David Robilliard work on paper sells for $2,906 across 10 lots. The median David Robilliard painting sells for $4,332 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

David Robilliard's auction record is $7,867, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “David Robilliard auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-robilliard (updated 2026-11-02).

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.