David Salle Watercolors: Auction Prices

American · b. 1952

ArtSell has recorded 7 auction results for David Salle watercolors between 2015 and 2026, of which 4 sold (57% sell-through). Prices realised range from $2,016 to $8,750, with a median of $5,288 across 4 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 4 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $8,750 for “Untitled” at Wright in 2018.

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1. 
   Untitled, 1998

   Watercolor · Paper

   20⅜ h x 15 w in (52 x 38 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Jul 29, 2026 · Lot 130
   $4,480≈ £3,371≈ €3,937Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
2. 
   Untitled, 1989

   Watercolor · Paper

   18 x 24 in. (45.7 x 61 cm)

   Phillips · Mar 11, 2024 · Lot 138
   $6,096≈ £4,754≈ €5,579Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
3. 
   Untitled, 1987

   Watercolor · Paper

   21 5/8 x 30 in. (54.9 x 76.2 cm)

   Phillips · Dec 7, 2023 · Lot 39
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
4. 
   Untitled, 2001

   Watercolor · Paper

   8 x 11 7/8 in. (20.3 x 30.2 cm)

   Phillips · Jun 25, 2022 · Lot 111
   $2,016≈ £1,643≈ €1,916Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
5. 
   Untitled, 1984

   Watercolor · Paper

   18 x 24 in. (45.7 x 61 cm.)

   Phillips · Nov 13, 2019 · Lot 466
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
6. 
   Untitled, 1987

   Watercolor · Paper

   21½ h x 29 w in (55 x 74 cm)

   Wright · Mar 15, 2018 · Lot 149
   $8,750≈ £6,273≈ €7,090Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Wright ↗
7. 
   Untitled, 1984

   Watercolor · Paper

   14 1/4 x 20 1/8in.

   Bonhams · Jun 29, 2015 · Lot 7080
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
8. 
   Senza titolo, 2000

   Watercolor · Paper

   56,5x75,5 cm

   Farsettiarte · Jun 1, 2013 · Lot 142
   Result not publishedEst. €3,000–5,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
9. 
   Senza titolo, 2000

   Watercolor · Paper

   56,5x75,5 cm

   Farsettiarte · May 26, 2012 · Lot 330
   Result not publishedEst. €5,500–7,500View at Farsettiarte ↗
10. 
    Boots, 1987

    Watercolor · Paper

    53,3x74,5 cm

    Farsettiarte · May 28, 2011 · Lot 401
    Result not publishedEst. €14,000–20,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
11. 
    Senza titolo, 2010

    Watercolor · Paper

    36x51 cm

    Farsettiarte · Nov 27, 2010 · Lot 444
    Result not publishedEst. €2,600–3,600View at Farsettiarte ↗

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