What is a David Reed painting worth?
b. 1946 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 33 works by David Reed with a published auction price sold between $8,500Sign up free to see and $43,750Sign up free to see, and the median is $22,680Sign up free to see. For paintings alone, the median is $29,214Sign up free to see across 30 sales. In the last five years the median was $39,655Sign up free to see across 12 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 Reed prices by medium
- Auction results
- 34
- Sold rate
- 97%
- Active at auction
- 2006–2025
- Median price
- $22.7kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $86kSign up free to see 500, Van Ham, Jun 2021
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $9.6k–$50.6kSign up free to see | $29.2kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $3.8k–$22.5kSign up free to see | $13.2kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Phillips (13), Lempertz (8), Rago Auctions (3)
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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) | 7 | $6.6k–$11.6kSign up free to see | $11.4kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 9 | $22.5k–$35.8kSign up free to see | $27.5kSign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 13 | $43.5k–$77.8kSign up free to see | $58.5kSign up free to see |
Recent David Reed sales
- "485", Öl und Alkyd auf Leinwand — $58,527Sign up free to see, Van Ham, Dec 3, 2025
- #501, Oil and alkyd on canvas — $43,476Sign up free to see, Ketterer Kunst, Jun 7, 2025
- #407, Öl und Alkydharz auf Hartfaser — $35,833Sign up free to see, Grisebach, May 31, 2024
- Untitled, mixed media on board 21.5 x 70.8cm — $4,440Sign up free to see, Sworders, Apr 9, 2024
- Untitled (A8), monotype — $6,048Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Mar 29, 2023
- #439, oil and alkyd on canvas — $80,705Sign up free to see, Phillips, Mar 3, 2023
- #359, oil and alkyd on Solid Ground panel — $22,680Sign up free to see, Phillips, Nov 16, 2022
- #300, oil and alkyd on linen — $52,920Sign up free to see, Phillips, Sep 28, 2022
Questions about David Reed prices
What is a David Reed painting worth?
Based on 33 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by David Reed have sold for a median of $22,680, and half of them sold between $8,500 and $43,750. For paintings alone the median is $29,214 (30 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 Reed sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $86,020 for “500” at Van Ham in June 2021.
Which David Reed medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $29,214 (30 sales).
How often do David Reed works sell at auction?
97% of the 34 lots recorded between 2006 and 2025 sold.
How can I sell a David Reed painting?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
Of the 34 lots by David Reed recorded at auction between 2006 and 2025, 33 found a buyer (97%).
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