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# Adrian Daintrey (1902–2002)

## What is Adrian Daintrey’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 54 auction results for Adrian Daintrey at 12 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,062 including buyer’s premium (middle half $699–$1,318, n=5). The auction record is $7,236 for The LSEA Warden (2021, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The LSEA Warden | Signed and titled (on stretcher), oil on canvas | $7,236 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Knightsbridge from the Royal Thames Yacht Club | Oil on canvas-board | $5,642 | Christie's | Jul 2011 |
| 3 | The Bothy, Culham Court, Henley-on-Thames, 1938 | Painting | $4,887 | Christie's | Nov 2003 |
| 4 | ▲ Adrian Daintrey (1902-1988), 1902 | Oil on canvas board | $3,441 | Sworders | May 2021 |
| 5 | a country lane | — | $2,445 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| 6 | le ciocat | Oil on board | $2,143 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 7 | Cheyne Walk | Oil on board | $1,997 | Christie's | Mar 2000 |
| 8 | View from Studio at Bloomfield Road, 1902 | Oil on canvas | $1,915 | Sworders | Oct 2022 |
| 9 | the garden | — | $1,881 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| 10 | ▲ Adrian Daintrey (1902-1988), 1902 | Oil on canvas | $1,514 | Sworders | May 2021 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $1,151 |
| Other | 9 | $666 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $648 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $1,322 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $657 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 54 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Adrian Daintrey is a British (modern) artist with 66 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $733. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Adrian Daintrey sold in 2026 for $1,326, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Adrian Daintrey work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Adrian Daintrey work worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adrian Daintrey work is $733.

The median Adrian Daintrey painting sells for $1,118 across 29 lots.

The median Adrian Daintrey work on paper sells for $516 across 21 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 33 | $1,118†‡ | $7,236 | 87.9% | 2026-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $516†‡ | $1,062 | 70% | 2026-07-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,642 | $7,236 | — | 2021-10-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $614–$1,165†‡ | $937†‡ | $4,887 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $793–$1,715† | $1,326† | $7,236 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $219–$697†‡ | $451†‡ | $1,062 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $7,236 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $5,642 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,062 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $895 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Adrian Daintrey worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adrian Daintrey work is $733. The median Adrian Daintrey painting sells for $1,118 across 29 lots. The median Adrian Daintrey work on paper sells for $516 across 21 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Adrian Daintrey painting?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adrian Daintrey painting is $1,118. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Adrian Daintrey's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Adrian Daintrey painting is $7,236.

### What is the average price of a Adrian Daintrey work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adrian Daintrey work on paper is $516. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Adrian Daintrey's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Adrian Daintrey work on paper is $1,062.

### What is the average price of a small Adrian Daintrey work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Adrian Daintrey work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $451, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Adrian Daintrey painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Adrian Daintrey painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,326, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Adrian Daintrey's auction record?

Adrian Daintrey's auction record is $7,236, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Adrian Daintrey auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/adrian-daintrey (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.