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# Albert Irvin (1922–2015)

## What is Albert Irvin’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 282 auction results for Albert Irvin at 26 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $956 including buyer’s premium (middle half $709–$1,382, n=79). The auction record is $36,592 for Study for Homerton (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Study for Homerton | — | $36,592 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 2 | Sandymount, 1987 | Acrylic on canvas | $33,540 | Phillips | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Old Town, 1922 | Acrylic | $30,454 | Bonhams | Jun 2015 |
| 4 | Abstract, 1922 | Oil paint | $26,308 | Christie's | Oct 2008 |
| 5 | Red Anchor, 1922 | Acrylic | $24,423 | Bonhams | Sep 2020 |
| 6 | YEATS, 2008 | Acrylic on canvas | $21,818 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2018 |
| 7 | San Marco, 1922 | Acrylic | $20,768 | Bonhams | Mar 2014 |
| 8 | Bloomsbury, 1922 | Acrylic | $19,501 | Bonhams | Nov 2023 |
| 9 | Tanza, 1986 | Acrylic on canvas | $18,234 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2017 |
| 10 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1922 | Painting | $16,806 | Bonhams | Nov 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 44 | $10,524 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $2,040 |
| Other | 11 | $985 |
| Prints | 184 | $892 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 76 | $1,338 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 127 | $947 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $624 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 282 results from 26 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Albert Irvin is a British (modern) artist with 327 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $997. 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 Albert Irvin sold in 2026 for $3,484, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Albert Irvin work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Albert Irvin work worth?

Across 275 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Irvin work is $997.

The median Albert Irvin print sells for $855 across 208 lots.

The median Albert Irvin painting sells for $8,416 across 49 lots.

The median Albert Irvin work on paper sells for $2,040 across 8 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Albert Irvin prints typically sell for $550–$1,059 (the middle half of 116 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Albert Irvin prints typically sell for $956–$1,369 (the middle half of 50 sold 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 | 228 | $855†‡ | $2,956 | 91.2% | 2026-09-10 |
| Paintings | 62 | $8,416†‡ | $33,540 | 79% | 2026-09-21 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $2,040 | $6,638 | 88.9% | 2026-05-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $19,501 | $36,592 | — | 2026-09-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Albert Irvin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (228 lots) median $855 with 91.2% sell-through. Paintings (62 lots) median $8,416, record $33,540. A typical Albert Irvin painting sells for around 9.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $19,501.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $395–$925†‡ | $516†‡ | $2,405 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 116 | $550–$1,059†‡ | $765†‡ | $2,561 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 50 | $956–$1,369 | $1,162 | $2,956 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $1,906–$9,750‡ | $5,374‡ | $14,686 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $8,416–$19,501‡ | $11,467‡ | $33,540 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,475–$2,539 | $2,245 | $6,638 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $33,540 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $30,454 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $6,638 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,956 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,833 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,672 |

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 Albert Irvin worth?

Across 275 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Irvin work is $997. The median Albert Irvin print sells for $855 across 208 lots. The median Albert Irvin painting sells for $8,416 across 49 lots. The median Albert Irvin work on paper sells for $2,040 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Albert Irvin prints typically sell for $550–$1,059 (the middle half of 116 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Albert Irvin prints typically sell for $956–$1,369 (the middle half of 50 sold 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 Albert Irvin print?

Based on 208 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Irvin print is $855. 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 Albert Irvin's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Irvin print is $2,956.

### What is the average price of a Albert Irvin painting?

Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Irvin painting is $8,416. 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 Albert Irvin's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Irvin painting is $33,540.

### What is the average price of a medium Albert Irvin print?

Based on 116 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Albert Irvin print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $765, 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 large Albert Irvin print?

Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Albert Irvin print (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,162, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Albert Irvin's auction record?

Albert Irvin's auction record is $36,592, set in 2007.

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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.