David Murray Moor Auction Prices and Value Guide

David Murray Moor auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 198 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

David Murray Moor auction prices: quick answer

David Murray Moor auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
David Murray Moor
Source records
198
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About David Murray Moor

David Moore (1927–2003) was an Australian photographer and photojournalist whose career spanned more than five decades. Born in Sydney, he developed a distinctive documentary practice that captured the breadth of Australian life — from the construction of the Sydney Opera House to urban street scenes and vast landscapes. Moore was a foundational figure in Australian photography: he helped establish the Australian Centre for Photography and is recognized as a historian of the medium in the country. His work took him beyond Australia as well, producing significant bodies of work in England, Europe, the United States, and South Africa, including a notable photographic collection of Nelson Mandela. Moore's photographs are held by major public institutions including Tate, London. His legacy is maintained through an official estate site and published monographs.

Documentary photographyAustralian modernist photographyGelatin silver printsExperimental photographic printsSydney Opera HouseSydney HarbourAustralian urban and landscape scenesNelson Mandela (photographic collection)

Common works and media

Collectors are likely to encounter gelatin silver prints in a range of sizes, from small-format contact prints to large exhibition prints. Common subjects include the Sydney Opera House (especially construction-era views), Sydney Harbour and bridge scenes, Australian urban and outback landscapes, and documentary portraits. Moore also produced experimental prints and worked in series format, including a curated '100 Photographs' selection. Monographs and published books of his work are also collectible. Works may appear under the name 'David Moore' rather than 'David Murray Moor'.

Market and appraisal context

David Moore's photographs appear regularly in Australian and international photography auctions. Collectors most frequently encounter gelatin silver prints, including vintage prints from the 1950s through the 1970s. Iconic subjects such as the Sydney Opera House under construction and Sydney Harbour views tend to generate the strongest collector interest. Appraisal should account for print vintage, edition size, condition, provenance, and whether the print was made during the artist's lifetime or is an estate-authorized edition. Institutional holdings at Tate and other public collections provide a baseline of market credibility. Comparable auction records should be consulted for current valuation.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Value drivers

  1. Provenance and print vintage: early gelatin silver prints and vintage prints from the 1950s–1970s are generally more sought after than later reproductions
  2. Subject matter: iconic images of the Sydney Opera House under construction and Sydney Harbour are among the most widely recognized works
  3. Institutional holdings: works held by Tate and other public collections reinforce long-term market standing
  4. Edition and print details: limited-edition or numbered prints, print size, and whether the print is estate-authorized affect appraisal value

Appraisal caveats

  • The Australian photography market is narrower than the major international fine-art photography market; auction records should be consulted for comparable lots before valuation.
  • Works may be sold under the name 'David Moore' rather than the full name 'David Murray Moor'; collectors should search both forms.
  • No specific realized auction prices are available from the collected source pack; appraisal should reference comparable public auction records and dealer pricing.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

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Data basis

This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.

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Artist value FAQ

How much is David Murray Moor worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

Can Appraisily value my David Murray Moor artwork?

Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.