What is a David Preston print worth?
b. 1948 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 20 priced auction sales, works by David Preston have sold for a median of $200Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $158Sign up free to see and $263Sign up free to see. For prints alone, the median is $193Sign up free to see across 15 sales. In the last five years the median was $193Sign up free to see across 11 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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David Preston prices by medium
- Auction results
- 22
- Sold rate
- 91%
- Active at auction
- 2012–2026
- Median price
- $200Sign up free to see
- Record price
- $915Sign up free to see Hill at Bilambil, Leonard Joel, Mar 2014
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prints | 15 | $133–$238Sign up free to see | $193Sign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $169–$227Sign up free to see | $193Sign up free to see |
| Paintings | 2 | $647–$915Sign up free to see | $781Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Davidson Auctions (16), Leonard Joel (6)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 14 | $131–$207Sign up free to see | $171Sign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 5 | $208–$311Sign up free to see | $263Sign up free to see |
Recent David Preston sales
- The House, Pencil — $227Sign up free to see, Davidson Auctions, Jul 27, 2026
- Nude Study, Pastel on Paper — $193Sign up free to see, Davidson Auctions, Mar 23, 2026
- (2), Hand Coloured Linocut (2) 2/50 — $263Sign up free to see, Davidson Auctions, Mar 23, 2026
- Flowers on a Greenwich Porch, Hand Coloured Linocut 1/50 — $193Sign up free to see, Davidson Auctions, Mar 23, 2026
- Repentance Creek - Late Afternoon, Hand Coloured Linocut H/C 4/6 — $112Sign up free to see, Davidson Auctions, Mar 23, 2026
- The Coast, Hand Coloured Linocut A/P — $263Sign up free to see, Davidson Auctions, Mar 23, 2026
- Currawongs, Linocut on Mulberry Paper with Gouache 3/20 — $86Sign up free to see, Davidson Auctions, Mar 9, 2024
- Untitled (Sandy Cove), oil on canvas — $647Sign up free to see, Leonard Joel, Sep 19, 2023
Questions about David Preston prices
What is a David Preston print worth?
Based on 20 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by David Preston have sold for a median of $200, and half of them sold between $158 and $263. For prints alone the median is $193 (15 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by David Preston sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $915 for “Hill at Bilambil” at Leonard Joel in March 2014.
Which David Preston medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $781 (2 sales).
How often do David Preston works sell at auction?
91% of the 22 lots recorded between 2012 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a David Preston print?
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Of the 22 lots by David Preston recorded at auction between 2012 and 2026, 20 found a buyer (91%).
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