Alan Grieve (1910–1970)
What is Alan Grieve’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Alan Grieve at 2 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $520 including buyer’s premium (middle half $291–$888, n=6). The auction record is $1,600 for Overlooking the Sydney Harbour (2019, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overlooking the Sydney Harbour | Oil on canvas laid on board | $1,600 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2019 |
| 2 | Untitled cliff scene | Painting | $1,378 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Gold Mine, Hill End | Gold | $1,228 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2014 |
| 4 | The Royal Exchange, Sydney, 1964 | Oil on canvas board | $960 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 5 | Road to the Beach, Clontarf, 1959 | Oil on board | $670 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Abandoned Gold Diggings, Hill End | Gold | $650 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2012 |
| 7 | Blue Mountains Scene, 1944 | Oil on canvas board | $443 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2017 |
| 8 | Dolomites | Oil on canvas on board | $369 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | Ayers Rock | Oil on canvas on board | $265 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 10 | Disused quarry at Hill End in NSW | Oil on board | $196 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $547 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $1,228 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $265 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Alan Grieve is an Australia artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $443. 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 Alan Grieve sold in 2026 for $670, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Alan Grieve on OpeningBid →What is a Alan Grieve work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alan Grieve work is $443.
The median Alan Grieve painting sells for $320 across 20 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 | 25 | $320† | $1,600 | 80% | 2026-08-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $176–$400† | $217† | $987† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $595–$1,340† | $939† | $1,600 |
† 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 | 2019 | $1,600 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,378 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alan Grieve worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alan Grieve work is $443. The median Alan Grieve painting sells for $320 across 20 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 Alan Grieve painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alan Grieve painting is $320. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Alan Grieve's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alan Grieve painting is $1,600.
What is the average price of a small Alan Grieve painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alan Grieve painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $217, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Alan Grieve's auction record?
Alan Grieve's auction record is $1,858, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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