David Salle Oil Paintings: Auction Prices

b. 1952

Of the 37 lots by David Salle (oil paintings) recorded at auction between 2011 and 2026, 32 found a buyer (86%). Across 32 sales with a published price, the typical result was $70.9kSign up free to see to $116kSign up free to see (median $90kSign up free to see). The highest recorded price is $325kSign up free to see for Maid of Germany at Phillips in October 2018. Sales were recorded mainly at Phillips (29), Lempertz (2) and Ketterer Kunst (2).

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1. 
   Fusco, 2012

   Oil · Linen

   96 x 132 in. (243.8 x 335.3 cm)

   Phillips · Feb 28, 2026 · Lot 87
   $154,800≈ £114,914≈ €131,131Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
2. 
   Tree of Life #22, 2021

   Oil · Linen

   upper panel 84 x 97 in. (213.4 x 246.4 cm) lower panel 34 x 97 in. (86.4 x 246.4 cm) overall 118 x 97 in. (299.7 x 246.4 cm)

   Phillips · Dec 2, 2025 · Lot 1
   $77,400≈ £58,619≈ €66,644Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
3. 
   Yellow Dawn, 2012

   Oil · Linen

   Blindarte · Nov 27, 2025 · Lot 155
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €14,000–18,000View at Blindarte ↗
4. 
   Untitled, 1986

   Oil · Canvas

   32 x 48 cm

   Lempertz · May 31, 2025 · Lot 582
   €11,340≈ $12,858≈ £9,539Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–10,000View at Lempertz ↗
5. 
   Pointing Up, 1997

   Oil · Canvas

   artist's frame 77 x 95.4 cm (30 3/8 x 37 1/2 in.)

   Phillips · Apr 10, 2025 · Lot 19
   £25,400≈ $32,824≈ €29,620Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
6. 
   This is the Fun, 2014-2015

   Oil · Linen

   178.1 x 244 cm (70 1/8 x 96 1/8 in.)

   Phillips · Mar 7, 2025 · Lot 152
   £88,900≈ $114,779≈ €105,719Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £90,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
7. 
   Gold Dust (Tree of Life), 2022

   Oil · Linen

   artist's frame 182.7 x 129.7 cm (71 7/8 x 51 1/8 in.)

   Phillips · Oct 11, 2024 · Lot 137
   £120,650≈ $157,653≈ €144,134Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
8. 
   Spill, 2002

   Oil · Canvas

   198.8 x 213.6 cm (78.2 x 84 in)

   Ketterer Kunst · Jun 7, 2024 · Lot 209
   €45,720≈ $49,826≈ £38,917Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
9. 
   Evolution, 2006

   Oil · Canvas

   178 x 138 cm

   Lempertz · Dec 2, 2023 · Lot 519
   €65,520≈ $71,253≈ £56,376Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–50,000View at Lempertz ↗
10. 
    Magic Death Rays, 2016

    Oil · Linen

    152.5 x 213.5 cm. (60 x 84 in.)

    Phillips · Oct 7, 2023 · Lot 120
    HK$825,500≈ $105,400≈ £86,323≈ €99,782Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$500,000–700,000View at Phillips ↗
11. 
    Peel, 2006-2007

    Oil · Linen

    each 30 1/4 x 22 1/4 in. (76.8 x 56.5 cm) overall 30 1/4 x 66 3/4 in. (76.8 x 169.5 cm)

    Phillips · Jul 18, 2023 · Lot 28
    $40,640≈ £30,995≈ €36,108Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
12. 
    The Trucks Bring Things, 1984

    Oil · Canvas

    overall 102 x 173 1/2 x 5 7/8 in. (259.1 x 440.7 x 14.9 cm)

    Phillips · Mar 8, 2023 · Lot 26
    $76,200≈ £64,369≈ €72,262Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
13. 
    The Mother Tongue, 1981

    Oil · Canvas

    each 142.3 x 218.5 cm (56 x 86 in.) overall 284.5 x 218.5 cm (112 x 86 in.)

    Phillips · Mar 3, 2023 · Lot 146
    £63,500≈ $76,137≈ €71,725Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
14. 
    Untitled, 1984

    Oil · Other support

    253.8 x 244 cm (99 7/8 x 96 1/8 in.)

    Phillips · Dec 8, 2022 · Lot 29
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
15. 
    Nothing To Do With Flags, 1985

    Oil · Canvas

    left panel 80 x 42 in. (203.2 x 106.7 cm) center panel 80 x 104 in. (203.2 x 264.2 cm) right panel 80 x 42 in. (203.2 x 106.7 cm) overall 80 x 188 x 9 in. (203.2 x 477.5 x 22.9 cm)

    Phillips · Nov 16, 2022 · Lot 354
    $252,000≈ £211,729≈ €242,028Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
16. 
    The Surprise, 2020

    Oil · Linen

    40 x 30 in. (101.6 x 76.2 cm)

    Phillips · Dec 8, 2020 · Lot 305
    $52,920≈ £39,816≈ €43,685Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
17. 
    Watchcap, 2006

    Oil · Linen

    90 x 84 in. (228.6 x 213.4 cm)

    Phillips · Dec 8, 2020 · Lot 459
    $113,400≈ £85,321≈ €93,611Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
18. 
    How did we get there?, 2010

    Oil · Canvas

    165.3 x 244.5 cm (65 1/8 x 96 1/4 in.)

    Phillips · Feb 14, 2020 · Lot 126
    £150,000≈ $195,450≈ €180,271Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £125,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
19. 
    Templeton, 2005

    Oil · Canvas

    each 188 x 101.6 cm (74 x 40 in.) overall 188 x 203.2 cm (74 x 80 in.)

    Phillips · Jun 28, 2019 · Lot 172
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
20. 
    C.C.Q.L., 2009

    Oil · Linen

    182.8 x 274.3 cm (71 7/8 x 107 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · Jun 28, 2019 · Lot 171
    £137,500≈ $174,529≈ €153,364Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £120,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
21. 
    Swirl with Blue Torso, 2004

    Oil · Canvas

    66 x 96 in. (167.6 x 243.8 cm.)

    Phillips · May 15, 2019 · Lot 352
    $106,250≈ £82,486≈ €95,010Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–100,000View at Phillips ↗
22. 
    White Blouse, 2005

    Oil · Canvas

    each 188 x 101.6 cm (74 x 40 in) overall 188 x 203.2 cm (74 x 80 in.)

    Phillips · Mar 7, 2019 · Lot 163
    £106,250≈ $139,443≈ €123,718Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
23. 
    Maid of Germany, 1986

    Oil · Canvas

    overall 274.6 x 376.3 x 19.7 cm (108 1/8 x 148 1/8 x 7 3/4 in.)

    Phillips · Oct 5, 2018 · Lot 36
    £249,000≈ $324,970≈ €282,435Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £250,000–350,000View at Phillips ↗
24. 
    Still Life with Vortex, 2006

    Oil · Canvas

    100 x 183.3 cm (39 3/8 x 72 1/8 in.)

    Phillips · Oct 4, 2018 · Lot 235
    £62,500≈ $81,156≈ €70,558Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
25. 
    History of Christmas, 1996

    Oil · Canvas

    each 214.4 x 152.4 cm (84 3/8 x 60 in.) overall 214.4 x 304.8 cm (84 3/8 x 120 in.)

    Phillips · Apr 6, 2017 · Lot 78
    £68,750≈ $85,676≈ €80,327Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
26. 
    Freighter, 2007

    Oil · Linen

    165 x 122 cm (64 7/8 x 48 in.)

    Phillips · Oct 6, 2016 · Lot 180
    £40,000≈ $50,656≈ €45,289Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
27. 
    Lost Barn Process, 1985

    Oil · Canvas

    90 h x 100½ w in (229 x 255 cm)

    Wright · Feb 25, 2016 · Lot 121
    $70,000≈ £50,100≈ €63,481Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–View at Wright ↗
28. 
    Angel, 2000

    Oil · Canvas

    183 x 244 cm (72 x 96 1/8 in.)

    Phillips · Feb 10, 2016 · Lot 138
    £56,250≈ $81,883≈ €72,740Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
29. 
    Beastiary, 1992

    Oil · Canvas

    185 x 139.7 cm (72 7/8 x 54 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · Dec 9, 2015 · Lot 100
    £62,500≈ $94,306≈ €86,195Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £55,000–75,000View at Phillips ↗
30. 
    Hands Holding Ball, 2004

    Oil · Canvas

    96 x 66 in. (243.8 x 167.6 cm)

    Phillips · Nov 10, 2015 · Lot 266
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $70,000–90,000View at Phillips ↗
31. 
    Stephanie, 2005

    Oil · Linen

    72 x 108 in. (182.9 x 274.3 cm)

    Phillips · May 15, 2015 · Lot 206
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
32. 
    Painting for HCA, 2007

    Oil · Linen · ed. HC

    44 x 76 x 4 in. (111.8 x 193 x 10.2 cm.)

    Phillips · Mar 7, 2014 · Lot 139
    $75,000≈ £44,723≈ €53,980Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
33. 
    Street Scene, 2006

    Oil · Linen

    84 1/2 x 61 5/8 in. (214.6 x 156.5 cm.)

    Phillips · Nov 12, 2013 · Lot 218
    $100,000≈ £62,885≈ €74,449Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
34. 
    To be titled #2, 1998

    Oil

    230 × 153 cm

    Grisebach · May 30, 2013 · Lot 70
    €79,300≈ $102,646≈ £67,856Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €70,000–90,000View at Grisebach ↗
35. 
    Snowflake, 2003

    Oil · Canvas

    each 90 1/2 x 56 in. (229.9 x 142.2 cm.) overall 90 1/2 x 112 in. (229.9 x 284.5 cm.)

    Phillips · May 17, 2013 · Lot 185
    $112,500≈ £73,848≈ €87,419Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
36. 
    To be titled #1, 1998

    Oil

    230 × 153,5 cm

    Grisebach · Nov 29, 2012 · Lot 59
    €91,500≈ $118,895≈ £74,166Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €80,000–120,000View at Grisebach ↗
37. 
    Blue leaves, 1997

    Oil · Canvas

    112,5x78 cm

    Farsettiarte · Dec 3, 2011 · Lot 517
    Result not publishedEst. €10,000–15,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
38. 
    Lively Iris, 1992

    Oil · ed. 37/40

    68,7 x 53,3 cm (27 x 20,9 in)

    Ketterer Kunst · Oct 29, 2011 · Lot 1273
    €1,500≈ $2,124≈ £1,319Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
39. 
    Blue leaves, 1997

    Oil · Canvas

    112,5x78 cm

    Farsettiarte · May 28, 2010 · Lot 699
    Result not publishedEst. €15,000–20,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
40. 
    The Mica Field, 1986

    Oil

    197,5x223 cm

    Farsettiarte · May 28, 2010 · Lot 666
    Result not publishedEst. €65,000–95,000View at Farsettiarte ↗

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