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# David Thorpe (b. 1972)

David Thorpe is a British (modern) artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $3,132. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by David Thorpe is recorded as sold in 2021 for $5,822; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Thorpe work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Thorpe work is $3,132.

The median David Thorpe work on paper sells for $3,238 across 10 lots.

The median David Thorpe sculpture sells for $1,418 across 1 lots.

The median David Thorpe photograph sells for $100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 11 | $3,238‡ | $25,485 | 90.9% | 2026-03-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,418 | $1,418 | — | 2018-04-11 |
| Photography | 1 | $100‡ | $100‡ | — | 2024-12-12 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,166–$5,822‡ | $3,344‡ | $22,653 |

‡ 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 | 2012 | $25,485 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $22,653 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $1,418 |
| Photography | 2024 | $100‡ |

‡ 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 Thorpe worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Thorpe work is $3,132. The median David Thorpe work on paper sells for $3,238 across 10 lots. The median David Thorpe sculpture sells for $1,418 across 1 lots. The median David Thorpe photograph sells for $100 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a David Thorpe work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Thorpe work on paper is $3,238. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is David Thorpe's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Thorpe work on paper is $25,485.

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

David Thorpe's auction record is $55,004, set in 2011.

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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 Thorpe auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-thorpe (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.