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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “David Y. Ellinger auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-y-ellinger (updated 2026-11-01).

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.