David (1610–1690)
David is a Belgian artist with 234 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $4,031. 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 is recorded as sold in 2025 for $10,409; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David on OpeningBid →What is a David work worth?
Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David work is $4,031.
The median David painting sells for $3,925 across 109 lots.
The median David print sells for $53,095 across 4 lots.
The median David work on paper sells for $1,589 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) David paintings typically sell for $868–$8,794 (the middle half of 68 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) David paintings typically sell for $1,909–$14,269 (the middle half of 36 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 | 7 | $53,095†‡ | $313,057† | 57.1% | 2021-12-16 |
| Paintings | 192 | $3,925†‡ | $231,005‡ | 56.8% | 2025-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,589‡ | $2,189‡ | — | 2021-10-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $200,000†‡ | $317,335 | — | 2019-03-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
David's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $53,095 with 57.1% sell-through. Paintings (192 lots) median $3,925, record $231,005. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $200,000.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 68 | $868–$8,794†‡ | $3,390†‡ | $200,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $1,909–$14,269†‡ | $4,757†‡ | $231,005‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $313,057† |
| Paintings | 2013 | $231,005‡ |
| Paintings | 1994 | $200,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $102,452‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $2,189‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $988‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 worth?
Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David work is $4,031. The median David painting sells for $3,925 across 109 lots. The median David print sells for $53,095 across 4 lots. The median David work on paper sells for $1,589 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) David paintings typically sell for $868–$8,794 (the middle half of 68 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) David paintings typically sell for $1,909–$14,269 (the middle half of 36 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 painting?
Based on 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David painting is $3,925. 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's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David painting is $231,005. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small David painting?
Based on 68 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,390, 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 medium David painting?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,757, 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's auction record?
David's auction record is $317,335, set in 2019.
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