> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-sawyer · updated 2026-11-02

# David Sawyer (b. 1961)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for David Sawyer at 5 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $731 including buyer’s premium (middle half $448–$973, n=6). The auction record is $3,020 for St Paul du Vence (2023, Chiswick Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Paul du Vence, 2007 | Oil on board | $3,020 | Chiswick Auctions | Jul 2023 |
| 2 | The Big Wheel Sunset over Nice, 2007 | Oil on board | $1,431 | Chiswick Auctions | Jul 2023 |
| 3 | La Fontaine Claire, Old Town, Nice, 2007 | Oil on board | $1,272 | Chiswick Auctions | Jul 2023 |
| 4 | PLAYING ON THE BEACH, 1961 | Oil on board | $1,170 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Coucher de soleil sur le grand canal à Venise, 1961 | Huile sur panneau | $1,039 | Osenat | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | SUNSET ON WESTMINSTER BRIDGE, 1961 | Oil on board | $774 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Santa Maria, 1961 | Oil on board | $773 | Sworders | Feb 2022 |
| 8 | SURFERS AND SWIMMERS, CORNWALL | Oil on board | $712 | Sworders | Oct 2015 |
| 9 | BLUE WATER, GRAND CANAL, 1961 | Watercolour | $688 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | King's Parade and Trinity Street; Sidney Sussex College | Watercolour on paper | $367 | Roseberys London | Dec 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $906 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $257 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $1,170 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $301 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Sawyer is a British artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $362.

A work by David Sawyer sold in 2026 for $688, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Sawyer work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Sawyer work is $362.

The median David Sawyer painting sells for $774 across 13 lots.

The median David Sawyer work on paper sells for $257 across 9 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 | 13 | $774‡ | $3,020 | — | 2026-06-20 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $257 | $688 | 90% | 2026-06-20 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $340–$773‡ | $543‡ | $1,206‡ |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $227–$282 | $257 | $688 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $3,020 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,431 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $688 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $367 |

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 Sawyer worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Sawyer work is $362. The median David Sawyer painting sells for $774 across 13 lots. The median David Sawyer work on paper sells for $257 across 9 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a David Sawyer painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Sawyer painting is $774. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is David Sawyer's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Sawyer painting is $3,020.

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

David Sawyer's auction record is $3,020, set in 2023.

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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 Sawyer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-sawyer (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.