Algernon Newton (1880–1968)
Algernon Newton is a British (modern) artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $10,414. 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 Algernon Newton is recorded as sold in 2025 for $111,399; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Algernon Newton work is $10,414.
The median Algernon Newton painting sells for $13,911 across 45 lots.
The median Algernon Newton work on paper sells for $2,434 across 7 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Algernon Newton paintings typically sell for $11,880–$40,351 (the middle half of 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 46 | $13,911†‡ | $162,148 | 97.8% | 2025-10-29 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $2,434‡ | $5,195‡ | — | 2024-07-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $119,382‡ | $162,148 | — | 2025-10-29 |
† 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) | 19 | $3,073–$14,101†‡ | $6,946†‡ | $70,308 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $11,880–$40,351†‡ | $20,035†‡ | $162,148 |
† 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) | 7 | $1,786–$3,016‡ | $2,434‡ | $5,195‡ |
‡ 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 | 2024 | $162,148 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $127,365 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $5,195‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $3,030 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Algernon Newton worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Algernon Newton work is $10,414. The median Algernon Newton painting sells for $13,911 across 45 lots. The median Algernon Newton work on paper sells for $2,434 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Algernon Newton paintings typically sell for $11,880–$40,351 (the middle half of 25 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 Algernon Newton painting?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Algernon Newton painting is $13,911. 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 Algernon Newton's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Algernon Newton painting is $162,148.
What is the average price of a medium Algernon Newton painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Algernon Newton painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $20,035, 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 small Algernon Newton painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Algernon Newton painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,946, 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 Algernon Newton's auction record?
Algernon Newton's auction record is $162,148, set in 2024.
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