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David Preston

b. 1948

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22auction results2012–2026years recorded91%sold (20)$200Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. David Preston, Hill at Bilambil, oil on boardHill at BilambilLeonard Joel · A$1,000≈ $915≈ £554≈ €664Sign up to see
  2. David Preston, Untitled (Sandy Cove), oil on canvasUntitled (Sandy Cove)Leonard Joel · A$1,000≈ $647≈ £521≈ €604Sign up to see
  3. David Preston, Galah, Hand Coloured Linocut A/P 6/6GalahDavidson Auctions · A$650≈ $461≈ £357≈ €393Sign up to see

David Preston’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 22 auction results for David Preston between 2012 and 2026, of which 20 sold (91%). Recorded sale prices range from $51Sign up free to see to $915Sign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $915Sign up free to see for Hill at Bilambil at Leonard Joel in March 2014. The most common medium is woodcuts & linocuts (12 lots). Most results come from Davidson Auctions (16) and Leonard Joel (6).

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  1. David Preston, The House, 2008, Pencil
    The House, 2008
    Drawing
    30x30cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1123
    A$325≈ $227≈ £171≈ €200HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  2. David Preston, The Coast, 1990, Hand Coloured Linocut A/P
    The Coast, 1990
    Woodcut / linocut
    87.5x75cm (image)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1002
    A$375≈ $263≈ £196≈ €227HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$200–400View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  3. David Preston, Nude Study, Pastel on Paper
    Nude Study
    Pastel · Paper
    30x22.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1003
    A$275≈ $193≈ £144≈ €166HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$300–600View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  4. David Preston, (2), Hand Coloured Linocut (2) 2/50
    (2)
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. 2/50
    30x30cm each (approx)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1004
    A$375≈ $263≈ £196≈ €227HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$300–450View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  5. David Preston, Flowers on a Greenwich Porch, 1990, Hand Coloured Linocut 1/50
    Flowers on a Greenwich Porch, 1990
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. 1/50
    30x30cm (image)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1005
    A$275≈ $193≈ £144≈ €166HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$200–400View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  6. David Preston, Repentance Creek - Late Afternoon, 1991, Hand Coloured Linocut H/C 4/6
    Repentance Creek - Late Afternoon, 1991
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. 4/6
    51x54cm (image)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1107
    A$160≈ $112≈ £84≈ €97HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$180–300View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  7. David Preston, Currawongs, Linocut on Mulberry Paper with Gouache 3/20
    Currawongs
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 3/20
    60x51cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 313
    A$130≈ $86≈ £67≈ €79HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$150–300View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  8. David Preston, Untitled (Sandy Cove), oil on canvas
    Untitled (Sandy Cove)
    Oil · Canvas
    122 x 183cm (128.5 x 190cm framed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3
    A$1,000≈ $647≈ £521≈ €604Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  9. David Preston, Balmoral Over Rooftops, Linocut on Handmade Paper 14/25
    Balmoral Over Rooftops
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 14/25
    63x34cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 127
    A$200≈ $136≈ £111≈ €129HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$200–400View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  10. David Preston, Rocky Outcrop with Bush Plants, Linocut on Handmade Paper A/P
    Rocky Outcrop with Bush Plants
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    31.5x50.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 265
    A$70≈ $51≈ £39≈ €47HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$70–120View at Davidson Auctions ↗

David Preston works on paper (4)David Preston drawings (3)David Preston prints (16)David Preston etchings (4)David Preston woodcuts & linocuts (12)

David Preston: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by David Preston at auction?

$915Sign up free to see, for Hill at Bilambil at Leonard Joel (March 2014) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for David Preston?

The median sale price is $200Sign up free to see across 20 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by David Preston have sold at auction?

20 of 22 recorded lots sold between 2012 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell David Preston?

Davidson Auctions and Leonard Joel account for the most recorded results. Davidson Auctions · Leonard Joel

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