David Bomberg Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1890–1957

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David Bomberg paintings have appeared at auction 20 times in ArtSell’s records between 2022 and 2023; 17 sold, a sell-through rate of 85%. Half of the priced sales fell between $13.3kSign up free to see and $38.7kSign up free to see, with a median of $23kSign up free to see. Rock façade, north-east wall, petra holds the top price on file: $438kSign up free to see at Dreweatts (October 2022). Most results come from Dreweatts (20).

£390,000≈ $438,360≈ €448,313Sign uprecord priceRock façade, north-east wall, petraDreweatts20auction results2022–2023years recorded85%sold$23kSign up free to seemedian price

David Bomberg paintings prices at a glance

Auction results
20 2022–2023
Price range
$3.1k–$438kSign up free to see
Median price
$23kSign up free to see 17 sold
Most recent sale
$13.3kSign up free to see Oct 2023, Dreweatts
Record sale
$438kSign up free to see 2022, Dreweatts

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David Bomberg paintings: key figures

Auction results
20
Sold rate
85%
Active at auction
2022–2023
Median price
$23kSign up free to see
Record price
$438kSign up free to see Rock façade, north-east wall, petra, Dreweatts, Oct 2022

Top auction houses: Dreweatts (20)

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  1. Head study by David Bomberg, Oil on canvas, sold Oct 2023
    Head study
    Oil · Canvas
    51 x 40.5cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 83
    £11,000≈ $13,335≈ €12,609HammerSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  2. Thames barges by David Bomberg, 1937, oil, sold Jul 2023
    Thames barges, 1937
    Oil
    51 x 66cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 58
    £10,000≈ $12,912≈ €11,750HammerSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  3. The garden and tower of the sacristy, cuenca cathedral by David Bomberg, 1934, oil, sold Jul 2023
    The garden and tower of the sacristy, cuenca cathedral, 1934
    Oil
    77.5 x 67.5cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 55
    £134,000≈ $173,021≈ €157,449HammerSign up free to seeEst. £80,000–120,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  4. Virgin of peace in procession, ronda by David Bomberg, Oil on canvas, sold Jul 2023
    Virgin of peace in procession, ronda
    Oil · Canvas
    76 x 59cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 54
    £30,000≈ $38,736≈ €35,250HammerSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  5. The child dinora by David Bomberg, 1930, oil, sold Mar 2023
    The child dinora, 1930
    Oil
    78.5 x 61cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 75
    £19,000≈ $22,975≈ €21,779HammerSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  6. Landscape, cornwall by David Bomberg, 1947, oil, sold Oct 2022
    Landscape, cornwall, 1947
    Oil
    31 x 41cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 60
    £18,000≈ $20,232≈ €20,691HammerSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  7. Hills above chrisostomas monastery, cyprus by David Bomberg, 1948, oil, sold Oct 2022
    Hills above chrisostomas monastery, cyprus, 1948
    Oil
    63.5 x 76.5cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 59
    £160,000≈ $179,840≈ €183,923HammerSign up free to seeEst. £80,000–120,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  8. Caernafon bay, north wales by David Bomberg, oil, sold Oct 2022
    Caernafon bay, north wales
    Oil
    39 x 45.5cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 58
    £24,000≈ $26,976≈ €27,588HammerSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–25,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  9. Portrait of a gentleman by David Bomberg, oil, sold Oct 2022
    Portrait of a gentleman
    Oil
    61 x 50.5cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 57
    £2,800≈ $3,147≈ €3,219HammerSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  10. Portrait of a gentleman by David Bomberg, Oil on canvas, sold Oct 2022
    Portrait of a gentleman
    Oil · Canvas
    61 x 51cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 56
    £3,800≈ $4,271≈ €4,368HammerSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  11. Self-portrait by David Bomberg, Oil on boardSigned and dated, sold Oct 2022
    Self-portrait
    Oil · Board
    59 x 49cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 55
    £24,000≈ $26,976≈ €27,588HammerSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–25,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  12. Thames barges by David Bomberg, 1937, oil, offered Oct 2022
    Thames barges, 1937
    Oil
    51 x 66cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 54
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £20,000–30,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  13. Hills near ronda, nocturne by David Bomberg, oil, sold Oct 2022
    Hills near ronda, nocturne
    Oil
    66 x 76.5cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 53
    £28,000≈ $31,472≈ €32,187HammerSign up free to seeEst. £40,000–60,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  14. Virgin of peace in procession, ronda by David Bomberg, Oil on canvas, offered Oct 2022
    Virgin of peace in procession, ronda
    Oil · Canvas
    76 x 59cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 52
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £60,000–80,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  15. The garden and tower of the sacristy, cuenca cathedral by David Bomberg, 1934, oil, offered Oct 2022
    The garden and tower of the sacristy, cuenca cathedral, 1934
    Oil
    77.5 x 67.5cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 51
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £200,000–300,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  16. Portrait of ethel by David Bomberg, 1931, Oil on canvas, sold Oct 2022
    Portrait of ethel, 1931
    Oil · Canvas
    61 x 51cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 50
    £12,000≈ $13,488≈ €13,794HammerSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–8,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  17. Portrait of lady seated, thought to be lilian, the artist's wif by David Bomberg, Oil on canvas, sold Oct 2022
    Portrait of lady seated, thought to be lilian, the artist's wif
    Oil · Canvas
    93 x 72cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 49
    £40,000≈ $44,960≈ €45,981HammerSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  18. Rock façade, north-east wall, petra by David Bomberg, oil, sold Oct 2022
    Rock façade, north-east wall, petra
    Oil
    58.5 x 77cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 48
    £390,000≈ $438,360≈ €448,313HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150,000–250,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  19. The man from hebron by David Bomberg, oil, sold Oct 2022
    The man from hebron
    Oil
    61.5 x 51.5cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 47
    £10,000≈ $11,240≈ €11,495HammerSign up free to seeEst. £7,000–10,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  20. Moving vans by David Bomberg, Oil on canvas, sold Oct 2022
    Moving vans
    Oil · Canvas
    61 x 92.5cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 46
    £19,000≈ $21,356≈ €21,841HammerSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Dreweatts ↗

Questions about David Bomberg paintings

How much is a David Bomberg painting worth?

David Bomberg paintings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $3,147 and $438,360, with a median of $22,975; half of the 17 priced sales were between $13,335 and $38,736. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive David Bomberg painting sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $438,360 for “Rock façade, north-east wall, petra”, sold at Dreweatts in October 2022.

How much do David Bomberg paintings sell for?

In the last five years the median was $22,975 across 17 sales. Over the whole record (2022–2023) the median is $22,975.

How often do David Bomberg paintings sell at auction?

85% of the 20 paintings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are David Bomberg paintings sold?

Most of the 20 recorded results come from Dreweatts (20). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a David Bomberg painting?

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