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# David Shrigley (b. 1968)

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

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.

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

| # | 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 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | 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 |

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

| 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 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a David Shrigley work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Shrigley auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-shrigley (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.