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# David Small (1846–1927)

David Small is a British artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $200. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by David Small is recorded as sold in 2024 for $200; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Small work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Small work is $200.

The median David Small work on paper sells for $120 across 9 lots.

The median David Small painting sells for $200 across 1 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 | 1 | $200‡ | $200‡ | — | 2024-06-14 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $120‡ | $599 | 90% | 2025-08-13 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $57–$296‡ | $120‡ | $599 |

‡ 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 | 2024 | $599 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $298 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $200‡ |

‡ 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 Small worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Small work is $200. The median David Small work on paper sells for $120 across 9 lots. The median David Small painting sells for $200 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

David Small's auction record is $599, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “David Small auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-small (updated 2026-11-01).

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.