David Salle (b. 1952)

David Salle is an American artist with 217 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $55,000.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions39$1,040$27,51676.9%2026-02-02
Paintings95$98,500$795,96191.6%2026-02-28
Works on Paper24$9,272$375,00091.7%2026-02-10
Photography2$9,815$16,3802022-10-07
Masterpieces (top of market)55$174,530$795,9612026-02-28

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.

Recent sales

TitleDateHousePrice
Fusco2026-02-28Phillips$195,048
Yellow Vortex2026-02-27Sotheby's$15,360
DAVID SALLE (N. 1952) Sans titre 20002026-02-10Bonhams$5,263
Overunder (Blue)2026-02-02Phillips$1,138
Life 772025-12-03Phillips$4,760

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price of a David Salle painting?

Based on 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Salle painting is $98,500.

What is David Salle's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Salle painting is $795,961.

What is the average price of a David Salle print?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Salle print is $1,040.

What is David Salle's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Salle print is $27,516.

What is the average price of a David Salle work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Salle work on paper is $9,272.

What is David Salle's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Salle work on paper is $375,000.

What is David Salle's auction record?

David Salle's auction record is $795,961, set on 2017-10-06.