David Rose (1936–2006)
What is David Rose’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 117 auction results for David Rose at 4 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $276 including buyer’s premium (middle half $99–$383, n=22). The auction record is $877 for Late Afternoon Over The Leichhardt (2020, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PAINTING AT BOTANY BAY (LOOKING TOWARDS CRACKNECK); MOONRISE IN THE GULF SAVANNAH, 1990 | Gouache | $787 | Sworders | Jan 2015 |
| 2 | Hillside with sheep, Macquarie River, 1994 | Watercolour | $732 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Late Afternoon Over The Leichhardt, 1988 | Screenprint | $877 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | The Bush at Bateau Bay, 1991 | Screenprint | $756 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2018 |
| 3 | Grasstree & Rocks, 1981 | Screenprint | $655 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 4 | Early Morning Bateau Bay, 1995 | Screenprint | $561 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | Fraser Beach | Screenprint | $515 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2019 |
| 6 | Landscape With Kookaburra Feather, 1978 | Etching | $504 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2015 |
| 7 | Zenith Beach, Late Afternoon, 1987 | Screenprint | $494 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2017 |
| 8 | Return to Bateau Bay, 1979 | Etching | $461 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 36 | $313 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 35 | $327 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 117 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
David Rose is an Australia artist with 121 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $309. 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 Rose sold in 2026 for $419, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full David Rose record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View David Rose on OpeningBid →What is a David Rose work worth?
Across 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Rose work is $309.
The median David Rose print sells for $304 across 96 lots.
The median David Rose work on paper sells for $325 across 7 lots.
The median David Rose painting sells for $631 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) David Rose prints typically sell for $176–$409 (the middle half of 86 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 | 107 | $304† | $1,168† | 89.7% | 2026-04-08 |
| Paintings | 5 | $631† | $787 | 40% | 2022-12-15 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $325† | $1,810† | — | 2025-06-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $854† | $1,810† | — | 2020-10-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
David Rose's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (107 lots) median $304 with 89.7% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $631, record $787. A typical David Rose painting sells for around 2.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $854.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $246–$398† | $285† | $473 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 86 | $176–$409† | $304† | $1,168† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $240–$805† | $528† | $1,810† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,810† |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $1,168† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $877 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $830† |
| Paintings | 2015 | $787 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $592 |
† 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 Rose worth?
Across 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Rose work is $309. The median David Rose print sells for $304 across 96 lots. The median David Rose work on paper sells for $325 across 7 lots. The median David Rose painting sells for $631 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) David Rose prints typically sell for $176–$409 (the middle half of 86 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 Rose print?
Based on 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Rose print is $304. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David Rose's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Rose print is $1,168. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,168 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium David Rose print?
Based on 86 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Rose print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $304, 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 small David Rose print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Rose print (small (under 50 cm)) is $285, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David Rose's auction record?
David Rose's auction record is $1,810, set in 2018. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,810 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full David Rose record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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