David Cobb Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1921–2014

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Of the 11 lots by David Cobb (paintings) recorded at auction between 2013 and 2023, 9 found a buyer (82%). Half of the priced sales fell between $267Sign up free to see and $410Sign up free to see, with a median of $313Sign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $897Sign up free to see for Naval ships at seaTwo both at Woolley & Wallis in December 2018. The houses with the most results are Woolley & Wallis (5), Gorringe's (4) and Toovey's (1).

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Auction results
11 2013–2023
Price range
$207–$897Sign up free to see
Median price
$313Sign up free to see 9 sold
Most recent sale
$267Sign up free to see Oct 2023, Tayler & Fletcher
Record sale
$897Sign up free to see 2018, Woolley & Wallis

Recent sales: High winds and heavy seas · Night Action · Sea King Helicopters and Warships

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David Cobb paintings: key figures

Auction results
11
Sold rate
82%
Active at auction
2013–2023
Median price
$313Sign up free to see
Record price
$897Sign up free to see Naval ships at seaTwo both, Woolley & Wallis, Dec 2018

Top auction houses: Woolley & Wallis (5), Gorringe's (4), Toovey's (1)

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  1. High winds and heavy seas by David Cobb, Oil on board, sold Oct 2023
    High winds and heavy seas
    Oil · Board
    51 x 76 cm
    Tayler & Fletcher · · Lot 358
    £220≈ $267≈ €253HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–200View at Tayler & Fletcher ↗
  2. Night Action by David Cobb, oil on board, sold Oct 2023
    Night Action
    Oil · Board
    30 x 45cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 347
    £340≈ $410≈ €392HammerSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Gorringe's ↗
  3. Sea King Helicopters and Warships by David Cobb, oil on board, sold Dec 2022
    Sea King Helicopters and Warships
    Oil · Board
    29 x 39cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 439
    £300≈ $369≈ €350HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Gorringe's ↗
  4. Past President of the Royal Society of Marine Artists oil on canvas, ‘On The Cod Banks by David Cobb, oil on canvas, sold Oct 2021
    Past President of the Royal Society of Marine Artists oil on canvas, ‘On The Cod Banks
    Oil · Canvas
    46 x 66cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 1647
    £220≈ $300≈ €259HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Gorringe's ↗
  5. Yachts and frigate at sea by David Cobb, oil on canvas, sold Feb 2019
    Yachts and frigate at sea
    Oil · Canvas
    70 x 90cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 459
    £160≈ $207≈ €183HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Gorringe's ↗
  6. Evening Orford; Ilex R.E.Y.C by David Cobb, oil on board, sold Dec 2018
    Evening Orford; Ilex R.E.Y.C
    Oil · Board
    24.5 x 37.5cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 30
  7. HMS Illustrious off Portland July 1982 by David Cobb, oil on board, sold Dec 2018
    HMS Illustrious off Portland July 1982
    Oil · Board
    25 x 40cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 29
  8. Naval ships at seaTwo both by David Cobb, 1982, oil on board, sold Dec 2018
    Naval ships at seaTwo both, 1982
    Oil · Board
    35.5 x 65cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 28
  9. Falklands War scene by David Cobb, 1982, Oil on board, offered Jun 2018
    Falklands War scene, 1982
    Oil · Board
    29 x 60cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 206
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £600–800View at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  10. Orford, Suffolk Signed, inscribed Orford and dated '78 Oil on board 25.5 x 40.5cm ++Good condition by David Cobb, Oil on board, offered Dec 2016
    Orford, Suffolk Signed, inscribed Orford and dated '78 Oil on board 25.5 x 40.5cm ++Good condition
    Oil · Board
    25.5 x 40.5cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 106
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £200–300View at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  11. The Yacht Caramel off the Swanage Coast by David Cobb, oil on canvas, sold Jun 2013
    The Yacht Caramel off the Swanage Coast
    Oil · Canvas
    60cm x 75cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 72
    £200≈ $313≈ €236HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗

Questions about David Cobb paintings

How much is a David Cobb painting worth?

David Cobb paintings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $207 and $897, with a median of $313; half of the 9 priced sales were between $267 and $410. 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 Cobb painting sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $897 for “Naval ships at seaTwo both”, sold at Woolley & Wallis in December 2018.

How much do David Cobb paintings sell for?

In the last five years the median was $369 across 3 sales. Over the whole record (2013–2023) the median is $313.

How often do David Cobb paintings sell at auction?

82% of the 11 paintings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are David Cobb paintings sold?

Most of the 11 recorded results come from Woolley & Wallis (5), Gorringe's (4), Toovey's (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a David Cobb painting?

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