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# 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.

## What is a Algernon Newton work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Algernon Newton auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/algernon-newton (updated 2026-11-01).

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.