David Wynne (1926–2014)
David Wynne is a British (modern) artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $5,584. 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 Wynne sold in 2025 for $6,887, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Wynne on OpeningBid →What is a David Wynne work worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Wynne work is $5,584.
The median David Wynne sculpture sells for $5,584 across 53 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) David Wynne sculptures typically sell for $832–$6,657 (the middle half of 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 63 | $5,584†‡ | $441,327 | 84.1% | 2026-07-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $212,256 | $441,327 | — | 2019-04-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $832–$6,657†‡ | $2,387†‡ | $42,055 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $6,918–$35,326†‡ | $13,203†‡ | $67,088 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $441,327 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $277,566 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Wynne worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Wynne work is $5,584. The median David Wynne sculpture sells for $5,584 across 53 lots. Small (under 50 cm) David Wynne sculptures typically sell for $832–$6,657 (the middle half of 31 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 Wynne sculpture?
Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Wynne sculpture is $5,584. 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 Wynne's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Wynne sculpture is $441,327.
What is the average price of a small David Wynne sculpture?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Wynne sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,387, 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 Wynne sculpture?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Wynne sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,203, 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 Wynne's auction record?
David Wynne's auction record is $441,327, set in 2017.
See the full David Wynne record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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