David (1919–1970)
David is an Australia, Europe artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,282. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by David sold in 2022 for a hammer price of $8,943 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David on OpeningBid →What is a David work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David work is $2,282.
The median David painting sells for $3,036 across 15 lots.
The median David print sells for $461 across 5 lots.
The median David work on paper sells for $82 across 1 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $461† | $597† | 83.3% | 2022-12-01 |
| Paintings | 28 | $3,036† | $8,943† | 53.6% | 2023-07-20 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $82 | $82 | 20% | 2025-09-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
David's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $461 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (28 lots) median $3,036, record $8,943. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,943 (buyer's premium not included). A typical David painting sells for around 6.6× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $179–$560† | $461† | $597† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $2,821–$6,822† | $3,036† | $8,943† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $8,943† |
| Paintings | 2010 | $7,802† |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $597† |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $560† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $82 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David work is $2,282. The median David painting sells for $3,036 across 15 lots. The median David print sells for $461 across 5 lots. The median David work on paper sells for $82 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a David painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David painting is $3,036. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David painting is $8,943. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,943 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium David painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,036, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David's auction record?
David's auction record is $8,943, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,943 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full David record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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