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# Aileen Lipkin (1933–1994)

## What is Aileen Lipkin’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 46 auction results for Aileen Lipkin at 8 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $198 including buyer’s premium (middle half $175–$339, n=7). The auction record is $3,452 for Guard of Honour (2018, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guard of Honour, 1983 | Oil on canvas | $3,452 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2018 |
| 2 | On the building site, 1962 | Oil on board | $1,104 | Chiswick Auctions | Oct 2018 |
| 3 | Two figures, 1962 | Oil on board | $1,104 | Chiswick Auctions | Oct 2018 |
| 4 | Aileen Lipkin (1933-* South African) | Oil on masonite | $862 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2007 |
| 5 | Buskers, 1960 | Oil on Masonite | $660 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Entwined Figures | Chrome plated steel, mounted on a perspex base | $548 | Strauss and Co | Apr 2017 |
| 7 | Aileen Lipkin (1933-* South African) | Oil on masonite | $431 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2007 |
| 8 | Abstract Still Life | Oil on canvas | $430 | Strauss and Co | May 2023 |
| 9 | Yellow Flowers | Oil on canvas | $380 | Strauss and Co | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Aileen Lipkin (South Africa, 1933 - 1994), Abstract Form | Brass cast mounted on acrylic glass base | $299 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $660 |
| Other | 7 | $171 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $660 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 46 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Aileen Lipkin is a South African artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $312. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Aileen Lipkin sold in 2025 for $380, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Aileen Lipkin work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Aileen Lipkin work is $312.

The median Aileen Lipkin painting sells for $431 across 17 lots.

The median Aileen Lipkin sculpture sells for $232 across 3 lots.

The median Aileen Lipkin work on paper sells for $57 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $197 | $197 | — | 2024-09-09 |
| Paintings | 17 | $431† | $3,452 | — | 2026-04-14 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $57† | $57† | 50% | 2018-01-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $232† | $548 | 75% | 2018-01-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,104 | $3,452 | — | 2018-10-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Aileen Lipkin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $197. Paintings (17 lots) median $431, record $3,452. A typical Aileen Lipkin painting sells for around 2.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $1,104.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $244–$862† | $431† | $1,104 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $3,452 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $1,104 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $548 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $232 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $197 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $57† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Aileen Lipkin worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Aileen Lipkin work is $312. The median Aileen Lipkin painting sells for $431 across 17 lots. The median Aileen Lipkin sculpture sells for $232 across 3 lots. The median Aileen Lipkin work on paper sells for $57 across 1 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 Aileen Lipkin painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Aileen Lipkin painting is $431. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Aileen Lipkin's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Aileen Lipkin painting is $3,452.

### What is Aileen Lipkin's auction record?

Aileen Lipkin's auction record is $3,452, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.