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# David Schneuer (1905–1988)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 40 auction results for David Schneuer at 15 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $283 including buyer’s premium (middle half $99–$566, n=5). The auction record is $2,070 for Figures (2016, Tiroche). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Figures | Gouache on paper | $2,070 | Tiroche | Feb 2016 |
| 2 | Figures | Watercolor on paper | $767 | Tiroche | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | A Conversation near the Hotel | Oil on canvas | $708 | Tiroche | Dec 2024 |
| 4 | Figures | Gouache on paper | $633 | Tiroche | Feb 2016 |
| 5 | Figures | Watercolor on paper | $598 | Tiroche | Jun 2014 |
| 6 | Conversation Near the Hotel | Oil on canvas | $566 | Tiroche | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | Figures | Oil and mixed media On cardboard | $529 | Tiroche | Jun 2014 |
| 8 | Women | Gouache and pen on paper | $391 | Tiroche | Feb 2016 |
| 9 | Figures | Gouache on paper | $354 | Tiroche | Jun 2022 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summer Cafe | Silkscreen on paper | $296 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 2010 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 9 | $391 |
| Prints | 5 | $149 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $373 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $296 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 40 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Schneuer is an Israeli artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $375. 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 Schneuer sold in 2026 for $566, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Schneuer work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Schneuer work is $375.

The median David Schneuer work on paper sells for $327 across 20 lots.

The median David Schneuer print sells for $149 across 5 lots.

The median David Schneuer painting sells for $566 across 5 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 | 8 | $149‡ | $959‡ | 62.5% | 2025-10-07 |
| Paintings | 5 | $566‡ | $708 | — | 2026-07-05 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $327†‡ | $2,070 | 95.2% | 2025-10-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

David Schneuer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $149 with 62.5% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $566, record $708. A typical David Schneuer painting sells for around 3.8× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $265–$572†‡ | $327†‡ | $2,070 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $270–$637‡ | $408‡ | $1,911‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $2,070 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $1,911‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $959‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $708 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $600‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $178‡ |

‡ 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 Schneuer worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Schneuer work is $375. The median David Schneuer work on paper sells for $327 across 20 lots. The median David Schneuer print sells for $149 across 5 lots. The median David Schneuer painting sells for $566 across 5 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 Schneuer work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Schneuer work on paper is $327. 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 David Schneuer's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Schneuer work on paper is $2,070.

### What is the average price of a medium David Schneuer work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Schneuer work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $408, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small David Schneuer work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Schneuer work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $327, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 David Schneuer's auction record?

David Schneuer's auction record is $2,070, set in 2016.

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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 Schneuer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-schneuer (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.