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# David Whitaker (1938–2007)

David Whitaker is a British (modern) artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $6,624.

A work by David Whitaker sold in 2026 for $12,694, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Whitaker work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Whitaker work is $6,624.

The median David Whitaker painting sells for $13,441 across 2 lots.

The median David Whitaker work on paper sells for $553 across 1 lots.

The median David Whitaker print sells for $166 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $166 | $166 | — | 2016-03-05 |
| Paintings | 2 | $13,441 | $14,188 | — | 2026-03-24 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $553 | $553 | — | 2020-12-16 |

David Whitaker's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $166. Paintings (2 lots) median $13,441, record $14,188. A typical David Whitaker painting sells for around 81× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $14,188 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $12,694 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $553 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $166 |

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 Whitaker worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Whitaker work is $6,624. The median David Whitaker painting sells for $13,441 across 2 lots. The median David Whitaker work on paper sells for $553 across 1 lots. The median David Whitaker print sells for $166 across 1 lots.

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

David Whitaker's auction record is $14,188, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.