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David True

American · b. 1942 · Painter, Printmaker

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5auction results2003–2025years recorded100%sold (5)$550Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. David True, Study for Wind and Geometry, 1978, graphite on paperStudy for Wind and GeometryWright · $1,053≈ £647≈ €902Sign up to see
  2. David True, Between Theories, 1988, Ink and acrylic on paperBetween TheoriesClarke Auction Gallery · $750≈ £528≈ €614Sign up to see
  3. David True, Conjure Astern, 1988, Ink and acrylic on paperConjure AsternClarke Auction Gallery · $550≈ £387≈ €450Sign up to see

David True’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 5 auction results for David True between 2003 and 2025, of which 5 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $128Sign up free to see to $1.1kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $1.1kSign up free to see for Study for Wind and Geometry at Wright in June 2003. The most common medium is drawings (2 lots). Most results come from Clarke Auction Gallery (2), Bonhams (2) and Wright (1).

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  1. David True, Open Channel, 1987, Aquatint in colors on wove paper
    Open Channel, 1987
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 9/50
    20 3/4 x 41 3/4in (52.7 x 106cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 348
    $128≈ £95≈ €109Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  2. David True, Between Theories, 1988, Ink and acrylic on paper
    Between Theories, 1988
    Acrylic · Paper
    26.75" high x 39.75" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 95
    $750≈ £528≈ €614HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  3. David True, Conjure Astern, 1988, Ink and acrylic on paper
    Conjure Astern, 1988
    Acrylic · Paper
    26.75" high x 39.75" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 96
    $550≈ £387≈ €450HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  4. David True, Study for Seapainting, 1976, graphite on paper
    Study for Seapainting, 1976
    Drawing · Paper
    15 x 17½in (38 x 44½cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 732
    $200≈ £114≈ €167Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  5. David True, Study for Wind and Geometry, 1978, graphite on paper
    Study for Wind and Geometry, 1978
    Drawing · Paper
    30 h x 40 w in (76 x 102 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 332
    $1,053≈ £647≈ €902Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗

David True works on paper (4)

David True: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by David True at auction?

$1,053Sign up free to see, for Study for Wind and Geometry at Wright (June 2003) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for David True?

The median sale price is $550Sign up free to see across 5 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by David True have sold at auction?

5 of 5 recorded lots sold between 2003 and 2025.

Which auction houses sell David True?

Clarke Auction Gallery, Bonhams and Wright account for the most recorded results. Clarke Auction Gallery · Bonhams · Wright

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