David Salle is an American artist with 217 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $55,000.
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 39 | $1,040 | $27,516 | 76.9% | 2026-02-02 |
| Paintings | 95 | $98,500 | $795,961 | 91.6% | 2026-02-28 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $9,272 | $375,000 | 91.7% | 2026-02-10 |
| Photography | 2 | $9,815 | $16,380 | — | 2022-10-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 55 | $174,530 | $795,961 | — | 2026-02-28 |
David Salle's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (39 lots) median $1,040 with 76.9% sell-through. Paintings (95 lots) median $98,500, record $795,961. A typical David Salle painting sells for around 95× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 55 lots) the median is $174,530.
| Title | Date | House | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fusco | 2026-02-28 | Phillips | $195,048 |
| Yellow Vortex | 2026-02-27 | Sotheby's | $15,360 |
| DAVID SALLE (N. 1952) Sans titre 2000 | 2026-02-10 | Bonhams | $5,263 |
| Overunder (Blue) | 2026-02-02 | Phillips | $1,138 |
| Life 77 | 2025-12-03 | Phillips | $4,760 |
Based on 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Salle painting is $98,500.
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Salle painting is $795,961.
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Salle print is $1,040.
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Salle print is $27,516.
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Salle work on paper is $9,272.
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Salle work on paper is $375,000.
David Salle's auction record is $795,961, set on 2017-10-06.