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David Salle Paintings: Auction Prices

American · b. 1952

ArtSell has recorded 43 auction results for David Salle paintings between 2011 and 2026, of which 36 sold (84% sell-through). Prices realised range from $2,124 to $495,000, with a median of $86,588 across 36 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 3 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $495,000 for “Nadar's Grey” at Phillips in 2018.

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  1. David Salle, Fusco, 2012, oil, acrylic and tempera on linen
    Fusco, 2012
    Oil · Linen
    96 x 132 in. (243.8 x 335.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 87
    $154,800≈ £114,914≈ €131,131Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. David Salle, Tree of Life #22, 2021, oil and acrylic on linen, in 2 parts
    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 · · Lot 1
    $77,400≈ £58,619≈ €66,644Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. David Salle, Yellow Dawn, 2012, Oil and acrylic on linen
    Yellow Dawn, 2012
    Oil · Linen
    Blindarte · · Lot 155
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €14,000–18,000View at Blindarte ↗
  4. David Salle, Portrait of Michael Hurson, 1984, acrylic, oil and lightbulbs on fabric
    Portrait of Michael Hurson, 1984
    Acrylic · Other support
    86 x 130 1/2 in. (218.4 x 331.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 54
    $57,150≈ £42,652≈ €49,259Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. David Salle, Untitled, 1986, Oil on canvas
    Untitled, 1986
    Oil · Canvas
    32 x 48 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 582
    €11,340≈ $12,858≈ £9,539Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–10,000View at Lempertz ↗
  6. David Salle, Pointing Up, 1997, oil and acrylic on canvas, in artist's frame
    Pointing Up, 1997
    Oil · Canvas
    artist's frame 77 x 95.4 cm (30 3/8 x 37 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 19
    £25,400≈ $32,824≈ €29,620Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. David Salle, This is the Fun, 2014-2015, oil, acrylic and archival digital print on linen collage on linen
    This is the Fun, 2014-2015
    Oil · Linen
    178.1 x 244 cm (70 1/8 x 96 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 152
    £88,900≈ $114,779≈ €105,719Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £90,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. David Salle, Gold Dust (Tree of Life), 2022, oil and acrylic on linen, in artist's chosen frame
    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 · · Lot 137
    £120,650≈ $157,653≈ €144,134Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. David Salle, Pauper, 1984, acrylic and lead on canvas, diptych
    Pauper, 1984
    Acrylic · Canvas
    84 x 106 in. (213.4 x 269.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 30
    $76,200≈ £58,480≈ €69,691Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. David Salle, Spill, 2002, Oil and acrylic on canvas
    Spill, 2002
    Oil · Canvas
    198.8 x 213.6 cm (78.2 x 84 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 209
    €45,720≈ $49,826≈ £38,917Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  11. David Salle, Evolution, 2006, Oil on canvas
    Evolution, 2006
    Oil · Canvas
    178 x 138 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 519
    €65,520≈ $71,253≈ £56,376Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–50,000View at Lempertz ↗
  12. David Salle, Magic Death Rays, 2016, oil, acrylic, charcoal, and archival digital print on linen
    Magic Death Rays, 2016
    Oil · Linen
    152.5 x 213.5 cm. (60 x 84 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 120
    HK$825,500≈ $105,400≈ £86,323≈ €99,782Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$500,000–700,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. David Salle, Peel, 2006-2007, oil on linen, in 3 parts
    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 · · Lot 28
    $40,640≈ £30,995≈ €36,108Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. David Salle, The Trucks Bring Things, 1984, oil, acrylic, fabric collage and light bulb on canvas, in 2 parts
    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 · · Lot 26
    $76,200≈ £64,369≈ €72,262Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. David Salle, The Mother Tongue, 1981, oil and acrylic on canvas and masonite, diptych
    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 · · Lot 146
    £63,500≈ $76,137≈ €71,725Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. David Salle, Untitled, 1984, oil on textile
    Untitled, 1984
    Oil · Other support
    253.8 x 244 cm (99 7/8 x 96 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 29
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. David Salle, Nothing To Do With Flags, 1985, oil and fabric on canvas with wood and found candelabra, in 3 parts
    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 · · Lot 354
    $252,000≈ £211,729≈ €242,028Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. David Salle, The Surprise, 2020, oil on linen
    The Surprise, 2020
    Oil · Linen
    40 x 30 in. (101.6 x 76.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 305
    $52,920≈ £39,816≈ €43,685Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. David Salle, Watchcap, 2006, oil on linen
    Watchcap, 2006
    Oil · Linen
    90 x 84 in. (228.6 x 213.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 459
    $113,400≈ £85,321≈ €93,611Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. David Salle, How did we get there?, 2010, oil on 2 joined canvases
    How did we get there?, 2010
    Oil · Canvas
    165.3 x 244.5 cm (65 1/8 x 96 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 126
    £150,000≈ $195,450≈ €180,271Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £125,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. David Salle, Templeton, 2005, oil on canvas, diptych
    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 · · Lot 172
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. David Salle, C.C.Q.L., 2009, oil on linen
    C.C.Q.L., 2009
    Oil · Linen
    182.8 x 274.3 cm (71 7/8 x 107 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 171
    £137,500≈ $174,529≈ €153,364Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £120,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. David Salle, Swirl with Blue Torso, 2004, oil on canvas
    Swirl with Blue Torso, 2004
    Oil · Canvas
    66 x 96 in. (167.6 x 243.8 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 352
    $106,250≈ £82,486≈ €95,010Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–100,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. David Salle, White Blouse, 2005, oil on canvas, diptych
    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 · · Lot 163
    £106,250≈ $139,443≈ €123,718Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. David Salle, Nadar's Grey, 1990, acrylic and oil on canvas, with two inserted panels
    Nadar's Grey, 1990
    Acrylic · Canvas
    84 x 114 in. (213.4 x 289.6 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 344
    $495,000≈ £381,444≈ €438,208Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $350,000–450,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. David Salle, Maid of Germany, 1986, oil, acrylic and wood on printed canvas and canvas, diptych
    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 · · Lot 36
    £249,000≈ $324,970≈ €282,435Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £250,000–350,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. David Salle, Still Life with Vortex, 2006, oil on canvas, diptych
    Still Life with Vortex, 2006
    Oil · Canvas
    100 x 183.3 cm (39 3/8 x 72 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 235
    £62,500≈ $81,156≈ €70,558Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. David Salle, Untitled, 1983, acrylic and oil on canvas
    Untitled, 1983
    Acrylic · Canvas
    42 1/8 x 60 1/8 in. (107 x 152.7 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 337
    $87,500≈ £64,685≈ €73,666Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. David Salle, The Precursor's Sublime, 1981, acrylic on canvas
    The Precursor's Sublime, 1981
    Acrylic · Canvas
    183 x 122 cm (72 x 48 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 200
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. David Salle, History of Christmas, 1996, oil, acrylic, silkscreen and photosensitized linen on canvas, in 2 parts
    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 · · Lot 78
    £68,750≈ $85,676≈ €80,327Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. David Salle, Freighter, 2007, oil on linen and wood collage
    Freighter, 2007
    Oil · Linen
    165 x 122 cm (64 7/8 x 48 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 180
    £40,000≈ $50,656≈ €45,289Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. David Salle, Lost Barn Process, 1985, oil and acrylic on canvas
    Lost Barn Process, 1985
    Oil · Canvas
    90 h x 100½ w in (229 x 255 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 121
    $70,000≈ £50,100≈ €63,481Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–View at Wright ↗
  33. David Salle, Angel, 2000, oil and acrylic on canvas and linen
    Angel, 2000
    Oil · Canvas
    183 x 244 cm (72 x 96 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 138
    £56,250≈ $81,883≈ €72,740Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. David Salle, Beastiary, 1992, oil and acrylic on canvas
    Beastiary, 1992
    Oil · Canvas
    185 x 139.7 cm (72 7/8 x 54 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 100
    £62,500≈ $94,306≈ €86,195Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £55,000–75,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. David Salle, Untitled, 1983, Mixed media on cardboard
    Untitled, 1983
    Mixed media · Board
    45.8 x 61 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 768
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €5,000–7,000View at Lempertz ↗
  36. David Salle, Hands Holding Ball, 2004, oil and acrylic on canvas
    Hands Holding Ball, 2004
    Oil · Canvas
    96 x 66 in. (243.8 x 167.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 266
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $70,000–90,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. David Salle, Stephanie, 2005, oil on linen
    Stephanie, 2005
    Oil · Linen
    72 x 108 in. (182.9 x 274.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 206
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. David Salle, Painting for HCA, 2007, oil on linen, wood shelf, object
    Painting for HCA, 2007
    Oil · Linen · ed. HC
    44 x 76 x 4 in. (111.8 x 193 x 10.2 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 139
    $75,000≈ £44,723≈ €53,980Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. David Salle, Street Scene, 2006, oil on linen
    Street Scene, 2006
    Oil · Linen
    84 1/2 x 61 5/8 in. (214.6 x 156.5 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 218
    $100,000≈ £62,885≈ €74,449Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. David Salle, To be titled #2, 1998, Triptychon: Öl und Acryl auf Leinwand
    To be titled #2, 1998
    Oil
    230 × 153 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 70
    €79,300≈ $102,646≈ £67,856Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €70,000–90,000View at Grisebach ↗
  41. David Salle, Snowflake, 2003, diptych: oil and acrylic on canvas and linen
    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 · · Lot 185
    $112,500≈ £73,848≈ €87,419Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. David Salle, To be titled #1, 1998, Triptychon: Öl und Acryl auf Leinwand, der mittlere Teil mit eingesetzter Leinwand
    To be titled #1, 1998
    Oil
    230 × 153,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 59
    €91,500≈ $118,895≈ £74,166Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €80,000–120,000View at Grisebach ↗
  43. David Salle, Blue leaves, 1997, oil on canvas
    Blue leaves, 1997
    Oil · Canvas
    112,5x78 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 517
    Result not publishedEst. €10,000–15,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
  44. David Salle, Lively Iris, 1992, Portfolio
    Lively Iris, 1992
    Oil · ed. 37/40
    68,7 x 53,3 cm (27 x 20,9 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 1273
    €1,500≈ $2,124≈ £1,319Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  45. David Salle, Blue leaves, 1997, oil on canvas
    Blue leaves, 1997
    Oil · Canvas
    112,5x78 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 699
    Result not publishedEst. €15,000–20,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
  46. David Salle, The Mica Field, 1986, oil
    The Mica Field, 1986
    Oil
    197,5x223 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 666
    Result not publishedEst. €65,000–95,000View at Farsettiarte ↗

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