David Y. Ellinger (1913–2003)
David Y. Ellinger is an American artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $584. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by David Y. Ellinger sold in 2024 for $1,079, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Y. Ellinger on OpeningBid →What is a David Y. Ellinger work worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Y. Ellinger work is $584.
The median David Y. Ellinger work on paper sells for $528 across 31 lots.
The median David Y. Ellinger painting sells for $488 across 15 lots.
The median David Y. Ellinger print sells for $60 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) David Y. Ellinger work on papers typically sell for $360–$750 (the middle half of 29 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $60‡ | $60‡ | — | 2019-09-07 |
| Paintings | 17 | $488‡ | $2,607 | 88.2% | 2020-01-18 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $528‡ | $1,920‡ | — | 2021-09-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $3,367 | $4,762 | — | 2024-04-30 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
David Y. Ellinger's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $60. Paintings (17 lots) median $488, record $2,607. A typical David Y. Ellinger painting sells for around 8.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $3,367.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $352–$720‡ | $531‡ | $2,607 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $360–$750‡ | $528‡ | $1,920‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $2,607 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,920‡ |
| Paintings | 2006 | $1,410 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $1,265‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $60‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Y. Ellinger worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Y. Ellinger work is $584. The median David Y. Ellinger work on paper sells for $528 across 31 lots. The median David Y. Ellinger painting sells for $488 across 15 lots. The median David Y. Ellinger print sells for $60 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) David Y. Ellinger work on papers typically sell for $360–$750 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a David Y. Ellinger work on paper?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Y. Ellinger work on paper is $528. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is David Y. Ellinger's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Y. Ellinger work on paper is $1,920. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a David Y. Ellinger painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Y. Ellinger painting is $488. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is David Y. Ellinger's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Y. Ellinger painting is $2,607.
What is the average price of a small David Y. Ellinger work on paper?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Y. Ellinger work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $528, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small David Y. Ellinger painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Y. Ellinger painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $531, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is David Y. Ellinger's auction record?
David Y. Ellinger's auction record is $4,762, set in 2024.
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