What is a David True work on paper worth?
b. 1942 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 5 works by David True with a published auction price sold between $200Sign up free to see and $750Sign up free to see, and the median is $550Sign up free to see. For works on paper alone, the median is $650Sign up free to see across 4 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 True prices by medium
- Auction results
- 5
- Sold rate
- 100%
- Active at auction
- 2003–2025
- Median price
- $550Sign up free to see
- Record price
- $1.1kSign up free to see Study for Wind and Geometry, Wright, Jun 2003
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 4 | $462–$826Sign up free to see | $650Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Bonhams (2), Clarke Auction Gallery (2), Wright (1)
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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.
Recent David True sales
- Open Channel, Aquatint in colors on wove paper — $128Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Sep 10, 2025
- Between Theories, Ink and acrylic on paper — $750Sign up free to see, Clarke Auction Gallery, May 23, 2021
- Conjure Astern, Ink and acrylic on paper — $550Sign up free to see, Clarke Auction Gallery, May 23, 2021
- Study for Seapainting, graphite on paper — $200Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Nov 6, 2005
- Study for Wind and Geometry, graphite on paper — $1,053Sign up free to see, Wright, Jun 1, 2003
Questions about David True prices
What is a David True work on paper worth?
Based on 5 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by David True have sold for a median of $550, and half of them sold between $200 and $750. For works on paper alone the median is $650 (4 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 True sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $1,053 for “Study for Wind and Geometry” at Wright in June 2003.
How often do David True works sell at auction?
100% of the 5 lots recorded between 2003 and 2025 sold.
How can I sell a David True work on paper?
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Of the 5 lots by David True recorded at auction between 2003 and 2025, 5 found a buyer (100%).
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