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# Louis-Alphonse David (b. 1798)

Louis-Alphonse David is a French artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,220.

A work by Louis-Alphonse David sold in 2016 for $1,220, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louis-Alphonse David work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis-Alphonse David work is $1,220.

The median Louis-Alphonse David work on paper sells for $232 across 2 lots.

The median Louis-Alphonse David print sells for $1,220 across 1 lots.

The median Louis-Alphonse David painting sells for $3,111 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,220 | $1,220 | — | 2016-09-24 |
| Paintings | 1 | $3,111 | $3,111 | — | 2009-10-12 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $232† | $273† | 66.7% | 2025-12-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Louis-Alphonse David's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,220. Paintings (1 lots) median $3,111, record $3,111. A typical Louis-Alphonse David painting sells for around 2.5× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $3,111 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1,220 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $273† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $192 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Louis-Alphonse David worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis-Alphonse David work is $1,220. The median Louis-Alphonse David work on paper sells for $232 across 2 lots. The median Louis-Alphonse David print sells for $1,220 across 1 lots. The median Louis-Alphonse David painting sells for $3,111 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Louis-Alphonse David's auction record?

Louis-Alphonse David's auction record is $3,111, set in 2009.

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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.