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# David Saunders (b. 1936)

David Saunders is a British (modern) artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $418. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by David Saunders sold in 2026 for $2,064, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Saunders work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Saunders work is $418.

The median David Saunders painting sells for $418 across 6 lots.

The median David Saunders work on paper sells for $791 across 2 lots.

The median David Saunders print sells for $237 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $237‡ | $237‡ | — | 2012-09-27 |
| Paintings | 10 | $418‡ | $2,064 | 60% | 2026-09-21 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $791‡ | $894‡ | 40% | 2021-03-18 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

David Saunders's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $237. Paintings (10 lots) median $418, record $2,064.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,064 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $894‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $688‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $515 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $237‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Saunders worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Saunders work is $418. The median David Saunders painting sells for $418 across 6 lots. The median David Saunders work on paper sells for $791 across 2 lots. The median David Saunders print sells for $237 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

David Saunders's auction record is $2,064, 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 Saunders auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-saunders (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.