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# David Stephenson

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 9 auction results for David Stephenson at 3 houses since 2023. Over the last 24 months the median price was $309 including buyer’s premium (middle half $265–$533, n=8). The auction record is $2,176 for Two Photographs from Dome Series (2023, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Two Photographs from Dome Series, 1955 | Pigment print | $2,176 | Bonhams | Sep 2023 |
| 2 | Stars, 1955 | Chromogenic print | $1,053 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Great Synagogue, Szeged, Hungary, 1993 | Chromogenic print | $770 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Santa Chiara, Bra, Italy, 2000 | Chromogenic print | $454 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Dark Nature III, 1955 | Chromogenic colour photographic print | $311 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 6 | Avila Chapel, Santa Mana in Trastavere, Rome, Italy, 1993 | Chromogenic print | $308 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Dark Nature VI, 1955 | Chromogenic colour photographic print | $267 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 8 | Theatine Church, Munich, Germany, 1997 | Chromogenic print | $259 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Jun 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dark Nature, 1955 | Chromogenic colour photographic print | $179 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 9 | $311 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $311 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 9 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Stephenson is a British (modern) artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $311.

A work by David Stephenson sold in 2026 for $311, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Stephenson work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Stephenson work is $311.

The median David Stephenson photograph sells for $311 across 9 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 11 | $311 | $2,176 | 81.8% | 2026-06-03 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $267–$770 | $311 | $2,176 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2023 | $2,176 |
| Photography | 2025 | $1,053 |

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 Stephenson worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Stephenson work is $311. The median David Stephenson photograph sells for $311 across 9 lots.

### What is the average price of a David Stephenson photograph?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Stephenson photograph is $311.

### What is David Stephenson's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Stephenson photograph is $2,176.

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

David Stephenson's auction record is $2,176, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “David Stephenson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-stephenson (updated 2026-11-03).

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.