> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-weeks · updated 2026-11-03

# David Weeks (b. 1920)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 44 auction results for David Weeks at 8 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,560 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,969–$3,456, n=31). The auction record is $51,200 for Bottle Tiered Mobile No. 405 (2026, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bottle Tiered Mobile No. 405 | Powder-coated aluminum, plated steel, steel cable | $51,200 | Wright | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Bottle Tiered Mobile No. 405, 1968 | Chrome steel | $15,120 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2024 |
| 3 | Bottle Tiered Mobile No. 405, 2006 | Aluminum | $12,065 | Wright | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Bottle Tiered Mobile No. 405 | Powder-coated aluminum, plated steel, steel cable | $11,520 | Wright | Aug 2026 |
| 5 | Sarus mobile, model 428, 2024 | USA, 2024 enameled aluminum, nickel-plated steel | $9,600 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | Fenta floor lamp, model 317, 2024 | USA, 2024 brass, powder-coated steel, cement, hardwood | $7,680 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | Torroja Cross chandelier, circa 2009 | USA, c. 2009 enameled aluminum, chrome-plated steel | $4,096 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2026 |
| 8 | Torroja Cross chandelier, model 425, 2009 | Enameled aluminum, chrome-plated steel | $4,096 | Wright | May 2026 |
| 9 | Otto X Pendant, model 448, 1968 | Aluminum | $3,584 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Otto X pendant, 2024 | USA, 2024 brass, powder-coated aluminum | $3,328 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 36 | $2,560 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 30 | $2,738 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $774 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 44 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Weeks is an American artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $2,530. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by David Weeks sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,600 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Weeks work worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Weeks work is $2,530.

The median David Weeks sculpture sells for $2,413 across 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 14 | $2,413 | $12,065 | 92.9% | 2026-09-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $15,120 | $51,200 | — | 2026-06-04 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $2,044–$3,164 | $2,413 | $12,065 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $12,065 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $11,520 |

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 Weeks worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Weeks work is $2,530. The median David Weeks sculpture sells for $2,413 across 13 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a David Weeks sculpture?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Weeks sculpture is $2,413.

### What is David Weeks's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Weeks sculpture is $12,065.

### What is the average price of a large David Weeks sculpture?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a large David Weeks sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $2,413, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

David Weeks's auction record is $51,200, set in 2026.

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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 Weeks auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-weeks (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.