Arthur Boyd (1920–1999)
What is Arthur Boyd’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,085 auction results for Arthur Boyd at 17 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,080 including buyer’s premium (middle half $480–$47,445, n=216). The auction record is $898,925 for The Prodigal Son (2014, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Prodigal Son, 1920 | Oil and tempera on casein ground on canvas | $898,925 | Bonhams | Nov 2014 |
| 2 | Death of a Husband, 1958 | Oil on composition board | $652,970 | Menzies Art Brands | Sep 2012 |
| 3 | The Goods Train, 1950 | Oil, tempera and resin on composition board | $444,370 | Smith & Singer | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | SHOALHAVEN RIVERBANKS AND LARGE STONES, 1981 | Oil on canvas | $433,313 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2022 |
| 5 | SLEEPING BRIDEGROOM WITH RED BOUQUET, 1961 – 62 | Oil and tempera on composition board | $433,313 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2025 |
| 6 | SHOALHAVEN RIVERBANKS AND LARGE STONES, 1981 | Oil on canvas | $426,113 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2022 |
| 7 | Sleeping Bridegroom with Red Bouquet, 1961–62 | Oil and tempera on composition board | $398,710 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2025 |
| 8 | SLEEPING BRIDEGROOM WITH RED BOUQUET, 1961 – 62 | Oil and tempera on composition board | $397,135 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2025 |
| 9 | White bridge, c.1949 - 51 | Oil and tempera on composition board | $363,983 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2025 |
| 10 | Bride in the Moonlight (Bride Turning into a Windmill), 1960 | Oil and tempera on composition board | $342,602 | Menzies Art Brands | Mar 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 274 | $43,441 |
| Sculpture | 10 | $16,188 |
| Works on paper | 24 | $3,774 |
| Other | 48 | $1,102 |
| Prints | 132 | $482 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 89 | $95,611 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 234 | $9,254 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 155 | $8,048 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,085 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Arthur Boyd is an Australian artist with 1,571 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $18,360. 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 Arthur Boyd sold in 2026 for $98,766, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Arthur Boyd on OpeningBid →What is a Arthur Boyd work worth?
Across 1,047 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arthur Boyd work is $18,360.
The median Arthur Boyd painting sells for $42,253 across 566 lots.
The median Arthur Boyd print sells for $497 across 294 lots.
The median Arthur Boyd work on paper sells for $2,468 across 53 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Arthur Boyd paintings typically sell for $27,977–$72,248 (the middle half of 234 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Arthur Boyd prints typically sell for $350–$922 (the middle half of 194 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 | 525 | $497†‡ | $68,960‡ | 56% | 2026-07-22 |
| Paintings | 651 | $42,253†‡ | $1.4M† | 86.9% | 2026-08-27 |
| Works on Paper | 88 | $2,468†‡ | $19,211† | 60.2% | 2026-09-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $15,507†‡ | $41,539 | 62.5% | 2024-06-26 |
| Photography | 19 | $337† | $1,008† | 36.8% | 2025-07-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 120 | $152,548†‡ | $1.4M† | — | 2026-08-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Arthur Boyd's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (525 lots) median $497 with 56% sell-through. Paintings (651 lots) median $42,253, record $1,447,045. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,447,045 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Arthur Boyd painting sells for around 85× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 120 lots) the median is $152,548.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 96 | $302–$584†‡ | $393†‡ | $13,182‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 194 | $350–$922†‡ | $592†‡ | $7,406† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 160 | $15,551–$29,895†‡ | $20,525†‡ | $96,732 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 234 | $27,977–$72,248†‡ | $48,152†‡ | $444,370 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 156 | $57,275–$146,519†‡ | $89,435†‡ | $1.4M† |
† 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) | 15 | $1,356–$4,024†‡ | $1,993†‡ | $8,137† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $1,018–$10,666†‡ | $2,683†‡ | $20,490 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $205–$615† | $337† | $1,008† |
† 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 | 2012 | $1.4M† |
| Paintings | 2018 | $1.2M† |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $68,960‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $41,539 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $22,891† |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $20,490 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $19,211† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $13,182‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Arthur Boyd worth?
Across 1,047 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arthur Boyd work is $18,360. The median Arthur Boyd painting sells for $42,253 across 566 lots. The median Arthur Boyd print sells for $497 across 294 lots. The median Arthur Boyd work on paper sells for $2,468 across 53 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Arthur Boyd paintings typically sell for $27,977–$72,248 (the middle half of 234 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Arthur Boyd prints typically sell for $350–$922 (the middle half of 194 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 Arthur Boyd painting?
Based on 566 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arthur Boyd painting is $42,253. 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 Arthur Boyd's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Arthur Boyd painting is $1,447,045. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,447,045 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Arthur Boyd print?
Based on 294 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arthur Boyd print is $497. 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 Arthur Boyd's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Arthur Boyd print is $68,960. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Arthur Boyd work on paper?
Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arthur Boyd work on paper is $2,468. 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 Arthur Boyd's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Arthur Boyd work on paper is $19,211. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $19,211 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Arthur Boyd painting?
Based on 234 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Arthur Boyd painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $48,152, 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 medium Arthur Boyd print?
Based on 194 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Arthur Boyd print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $592, 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 Arthur Boyd's auction record?
Arthur Boyd's auction record is $1,447,045, set in 2012. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,447,045 (buyer's premium not included).
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