David Shrigley (b. 1968)
What is David Shrigley’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,458 auction results for David Shrigley at 45 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,397 including buyer’s premium (middle half $344–$3,302, n=321). The auction record is $165,100 for MEMORIAL (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MEMORIAL, 2016 | Conte | $165,100 | Sotheby's | Feb 2023 |
| 2 | Untitled (It's OK), 2014 | Acrylic on paper | $44,100 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | Untitled, 1998 | Hand-painted silver print | $26,226 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | Really Good maquette, 2016 | Patinated bronze | $25,600 | Wright | May 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | My Rampage Is Over, 2019 | Screenprint in colours with varnish overlay, on Somerset paper, the full sheet | $28,497 | Phillips | Jun 2023 |
| 2 | My Rampage is Over, 1968 | Screenprint in colours with varnish overlay, on Somerset Tub Sized 410 gsm wove paper | $28,454 | Christie's | Dec 2013 |
| 3 | My Rampage is Over | Screenprint in colours with varnish overlay, on Somerset paper, the full sheet | $27,609 | Phillips | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | My Rampage is Over, 1968 | Screenprint in colours with varnish overlay, on wove paper | $27,355 | Christie's | Apr 2008 |
| 5 | Live Each Day As If It Were Your First, 2022 | Screenprint in colours, on Somerset paper, the full sheet | $23,748 | Phillips | Jun 2023 |
| 6 | My Rampage Is Over, 2019 | Screenprint in colours with varnish overlay, on Somerset paper, the full sheet | $21,320 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $6,226 |
| Works on paper | 135 | $2,794 |
| Prints | 955 | $1,900 |
| Other | 112 | $1,369 |
| Photographs | 5 | $524 |
| Sculpture | 50 | $459 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 1,040 | $2,158 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 212 | $1,274 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $380 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,458 results from 45 houses · How we compute these figures
David Shrigley is a British (modern) artist with 1,947 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,739. 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 Shrigley sold in 2026 for $3,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 1,448 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Shrigley work is $1,739.
The median David Shrigley print sells for $1,537 across 1,201 lots.
The median David Shrigley work on paper sells for $3,523 across 94 lots.
The median David Shrigley painting sells for $5,732 across 54 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) David Shrigley prints typically sell for $516–$3,867 (the middle half of 1,043 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) David Shrigley prints typically sell for $446–$1,501 (the middle half of 124 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 | 1,393 | $1,537†‡ | $28,497 | 86.2% | 2026-10-22 |
| Paintings | 61 | $5,732‡ | $44,100 | 88.5% | 2026-06-16 |
| Works on Paper | 108 | $3,523†‡ | $19,487 | 87% | 2026-09-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 25 | $448‡ | $25,600 | 84% | 2026-05-27 |
| Photography | 23 | $1,268 | $26,226 | 73.9% | 2026-03-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 74 | $11,172‡ | $165,100 | — | 2026-09-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
David Shrigley's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1,393 lots) median $1,537 with 86.2% sell-through. Paintings (61 lots) median $5,732, record $44,100. A typical David Shrigley painting sells for around 3.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 74 lots) the median is $11,172.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 124 | $446–$1,501†‡ | $875†‡ | $9,682 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 1,043 | $516–$3,867†‡ | $1,777†‡ | $28,497 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $311–$647‡ | $339‡ | $2,322 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $899–$2,531 | $1,533 | $4,176 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 44 | $3,606–$8,832‡ | $5,909‡ | $44,100 |
‡ 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) | 63 | $1,519–$4,700‡ | $2,640‡ | $19,487 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $3,915–$8,922† | $5,626† | $16,087 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $265–$2,406 | $402 | $6,061 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $488–$1,622 | $842 | $26,226 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,289–$1,739 | $1,321 | $1,850 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $44,100 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $28,497 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $28,454 |
| Photography | 2021 | $26,226 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $25,600 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $22,830‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $19,487 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $16,087 |
‡ 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 Shrigley worth?
Across 1,448 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Shrigley work is $1,739. The median David Shrigley print sells for $1,537 across 1,201 lots. The median David Shrigley work on paper sells for $3,523 across 94 lots. The median David Shrigley painting sells for $5,732 across 54 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) David Shrigley prints typically sell for $516–$3,867 (the middle half of 1,043 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) David Shrigley prints typically sell for $446–$1,501 (the middle half of 124 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 Shrigley print?
Based on 1,201 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Shrigley print is $1,537. 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 Shrigley's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Shrigley print is $28,497.
What is the average price of a David Shrigley work on paper?
Based on 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Shrigley work on paper is $3,523. 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 Shrigley's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Shrigley work on paper is $19,487.
What is the average price of a David Shrigley painting?
Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Shrigley painting is $5,732. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is David Shrigley's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Shrigley painting is $44,100.
What is the average price of a medium David Shrigley print?
Based on 1,043 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Shrigley print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,777, 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 the average price of a small David Shrigley print?
Based on 124 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Shrigley print (small (under 50 cm)) is $875, 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 Shrigley's auction record?
David Shrigley's auction record is $165,100, set in 2023.
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