David Scott
What is David Scott’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 76 auction results for David Scott at 11 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $699 including buyer’s premium (middle half $553–$898, n=16). The auction record is $4,412 for MISSION APOLLO 15 (2019, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MISSION APOLLO 15, 1971 | Printed later on Duratrans paper; LED Lightbox made to measure | $4,412 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Nov 2019 |
| 2 | [Apollo 15] JAMES IRWIN'S SALUTE AT HADLEY BASE, BESIDE THE LM FALCON AND THE FIRST LUNAR ROVER, 1971 | Vintage chromogenic print on fibre-based Kodak paper | $1,748 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | HALF LENGTH PORTRAIT OF THE REV. FAIRBURN OF ALLANTON | Oil on board | $1,550 | Lyon & Turnbull | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Agena Target Vehicle Over Earth Before History's First Docking, 1966 | Vintage chromogenic print on fibre-based Kodak paper | $971 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | APOLLO 15 - James Irwin's Lunar Salute at Hadley Base, 1971 | Chromogenic print on fiber-based paper | $874 | Dorotheum | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | [Apollo 15] JAMES IRWIN, THE FIRST LUNAR ROVER, AND THE LM FALCON AT HADLEY BASE, 1971 | Vintage chromogenic print on fibre-based Kodak paper | $815 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2025 |
| 7 | APOLLO 15 - James Irwin and the Lunar Rover at the Foot of Mount Hadley, 1971 | Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based paper | $729 | Dorotheum | Oct 2026 |
| 8 | APOLLO 9 - David Scott Photographing During Schweickart's Spacewalk, 1969 | Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based paper | $699 | Dorotheum | Oct 2026 |
| 9 | LM Spider's historic first spaceflight in Earth orbit, 1969 | Vintage chromogenic print on fibre-based Kodak paper | $698 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PORTRAIT OF JAMES IRWIN AND THE LUNAR ROVER IN FRONT OF MOUNT HADLEY, 1971 | Vintage chromogenic print on fibre-based Kodak paper | $1,554 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 24 | $583 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $583 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 76 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
David Scott is a Scottish artist with 96 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $457. 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 Scott sold in 2026 for $729, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Scott on OpeningBid →What is a David Scott work worth?
Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Scott work is $457.
The median David Scott photograph sells for $457 across 58 lots.
The median David Scott painting sells for $375 across 3 lots.
The median David Scott print sells for $271 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) David Scott photographs typically sell for $218–$721 (the middle half of 54 sold 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 | 3 | $271‡ | $448 | 66.7% | 2025-02-12 |
| Paintings | 3 | $375‡ | $1,550 | — | 2026-09-09 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $42† | $42† | — | 2024-10-20 |
| Photography | 71 | $457†‡ | $4,788‡ | 81.7% | 2026-03-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $4,121‡ | $4,788‡ | — | 2019-11-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
David Scott's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $271 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $375, record $1,550. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $4,121.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $218–$721†‡ | $414†‡ | $3,064‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2015 | $4,788‡ |
| Photography | 2019 | $4,412 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,550 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $448 |
| Paintings | 2002 | $375‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $95‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $42† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Scott worth?
Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Scott work is $457. The median David Scott photograph sells for $457 across 58 lots. The median David Scott painting sells for $375 across 3 lots. The median David Scott print sells for $271 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) David Scott photographs typically sell for $218–$721 (the middle half of 54 sold 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 Scott photograph?
Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Scott photograph is $457. 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 Scott's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Scott photograph is $4,788. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small David Scott photograph?
Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Scott photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $414, 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 Scott's auction record?
David Scott's auction record is $4,788, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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