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

# David West (1868–1935)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 16 auction results for David West at 4 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,010 including buyer’s premium (middle half $607–$1,749, n=8). The auction record is $2,705 for SNOW-COVERED LANDSCAPE (2026, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SNOW-COVERED LANDSCAPE | Signed lower right, watercolour | $2,705 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | ON THE MORAY COAST, COVESEA LIGHTHOUSE IN THE DISTANCE | <p>Signed, watercolour</p> | $1,925 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | ON THE MORAY COAST | Signed lower right, watercolour | $1,690 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | WINTERY SIGNS, SCOTLAND | Signed lower right, watercolour | $1,091 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Sand and surf, 1868 | Watercolour | $1,053 | Bonhams | Oct 2009 |
| 6 | COASTAL SCENE | Signed lower right, watercolour | $1,037 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2023 |
| 7 | The Windmill | Oil on canvas | $940 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2014 |
| 8 | A RIVER LANDSCAPE | Signed lower right, watercolour | $930 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2026 |
| 9 | SUNNY DAY, LOSSIEMOUTH BEACH | Signed lower left, watercolour | $877 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2023 |
| 10 | ON THE ESTUARY | <p>Signed lower right, watercolour</p> | $653 | Lyon & Turnbull | Feb 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 13 | $930 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $988 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $791 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David West is a British (modern) artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $988. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by David West sold in 2026 for $2,705, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David West work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David West work is $988.

The median David West work on paper sells for $877 across 11 lots.

The median David West painting sells for $997 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $997 | $1,053 | — | 2014-12-16 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $877‡ | $2,637‡ | — | 2026-06-23 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $486–$653 | $629 | $1,091 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $917–$2,386‡ | $1,481‡ | $2,637‡ |

‡ 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 | 2007 | $2,637‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $2,539‡ |
| Paintings | 2009 | $1,053 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $940 |

‡ 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 West worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David West work is $988. The median David West work on paper sells for $877 across 11 lots. The median David West painting sells for $997 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David West work on paper is $877. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a David West work on paper is $2,637. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

David West's auction record is $2,705, 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 West auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-west (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.
